Sweet Nostalgia! Easy Sweet Potato Snack Recipe
Homemade Sweet Potato Snack: A Healthy and Delicious Treat for All Ages
Introducing a sweet and chewy sweet potato snack that’s incredibly easy to make with ingredients you likely have at home. Perfect for kids’ snacks or a delightful treat with tea for adults!
Main Ingredients- 300g Sweet Potato (approx. 1-2 medium-sized)
- 3 Tbsp Flour (approx. 30g)
- 0.3 Tbsp Salt (approx. 1.5g)
Sweet Glaze- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce (approx. 30ml)
- 1 Tbsp Sugar (approx. 15g)
- 1 Tbsp Rice Wine (Mirin) (approx. 15ml)
- 1 Tbsp Oligosaccharide (Corn Syrup) (approx. 15g)
- 0.2 Tbsp Cinnamon Powder (approx. 1g, adjust to taste)
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce (approx. 30ml)
- 1 Tbsp Sugar (approx. 15g)
- 1 Tbsp Rice Wine (Mirin) (approx. 15ml)
- 1 Tbsp Oligosaccharide (Corn Syrup) (approx. 15g)
- 0.2 Tbsp Cinnamon Powder (approx. 1g, adjust to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and steam them for about 20-30 minutes until very soft. They should be easily pierced with a fork. Once steamed, peel the sweet potatoes while they are still warm and place them in a bowl. Mash them finely using a fork or a potato masher. Add 3 tablespoons of flour and 0.3 tablespoons of salt to the mashed sweet potato and mix well with a spatula or your hands to form a dough. If the sweet potatoes aren’t sweet enough, you can add about 0.5 tablespoon of sugar. **Tip:** The moisture content in sweet potatoes can vary, so add the flour gradually while checking the dough’s consistency to ensure it’s neither too sticky nor too dry.
Step 2
Take a spoonful of the dough and shape it into small, round, flattened patties. Making them not too thick will ensure they cook through evenly and have a pleasant texture. **Pro Tip:** For an extra burst of flavor, you can fill the center of the dough with finely chopped cheese or your favorite nuts before shaping. Now, heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Carefully place the shaped sweet potato patties into the hot oil and fry them until golden brown and slightly crispy on both sides. Frying them slowly is key to achieving a nice exterior.
Step 3
While the sweet potatoes are frying, prepare the glaze. In a separate small pan or pot, combine 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oligosaccharide, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of rice wine (mirin), and 0.2 tablespoons of cinnamon powder. Bring this mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Once the glaze is bubbling, add the pre-fried sweet potato patties. Gently toss and turn them in the glaze to coat them evenly and let them simmer until they are glossy and the glaze has thickened slightly. Be mindful of the heat to prevent burning.
Step 4
Your delicious sweet potato snack is ready! With a slightly crispy exterior and a chewy, sweet interior bursting with sweet potato flavor, this snack is incredibly simple yet offers a wonderfully satisfying taste. Enjoy this delightful homemade treat that’s sure to be loved by everyone!
