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China • Vegetables

Candied Yam

Candied Yam Recipe (with pictures, 10 steps) Prepare the yam

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Candied Yam
Step photograph from the user-provided xiangha.csv; the original author was not supplied.

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Prepare yam

    Step 1
  2. 02

    Step 2

    Peel and cut into chunks, then soak in water, changing the water every 5 minutes, for a total 3 times.

    Step 2
  3. 03

    Step 3

    Remove from the water and wipe off the surface moisture.

    Step 3
  4. 04

    Step 4

    Heat a generous amount of oil in a pan until it's 5 % hot, then reduce the heat to medium-low.

    Step 4
  5. 05

    Step 5

    Fry the yam in a pan, stirring constantly with a spatula.

    Step 5
  6. 06

    Step 6

    Fry until the edges are golden brown and the skin is firm, then remove and drain the oil.

    Step 6
  7. 07

    Step 7

    Pour half a bowl of water into the pot and heat over medium heat.

    Step 7
  8. 08

    Step 8

    Pour in the white sugar and stir constantly with a spatula.

    Step 8
  9. 09

    Step 9

    Once the sugar turns brown, becomes thick, and has small bubbles, pour in the yam.

    Step 9
  10. 10

    Step 10

    Stir-fry quickly and evenly until the yam is coated with syrup.

    Step 10

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Source: User-provided xiangha.csv