Daigaku Imo (Japanese Candied Sweet Potatoes)

Ingredients

• 1 lb sweet potato, cut-up in serving sizes and soaked in water
• vegetable oil or canola oil (for frying)

Sauce

• 1 cup white sugar (or you can use brown sugar)
• 1 1/2-2 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

1. 1

   Fry the cut-up sweet potatoes in oil and drain.

2. 2

   Make sure the potatoes have a crisp exterior.

3. 3

   Make the sauce, heating the oil, sugar and sesame seeds together in a large saucepan.

4. 4

   Remove from heat, add the potatoes, and stir well to thoroughly cover the potatoes.

5. 5

   Place the potatoes on a greased plate or pan so that they do not stick to one another.

6. 6

   Serve warm or cold.