2 md Sweet potatoes
1 pt Corn oil
1/2 c Sugar
Bowl of ice water
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1 c Flour
1/2 c Cornstarch
1 Egg
1/2 ts Baking powder
1 tb Corn oil
Water
Peel potatoes. Dice in 1-inch squares. Preheat wok.
Pour in oil, reserving 2 tbs. Heat to 350 F. Dip
potatoes in batter. Deep fry 3 minutes. Preheat
second wok or frying pan. Heat remaining 2 tb oil.
Stir in sugar, continuously whipping until sugar turns
to light brown syrup. Put fried potatoes in syrup to
coat. Remove coated potatoes, dip in ice water and
place on hot, greased platter. Serve immediately.
BATTER: Mix all ingredients, except water. Gradually
add water til mixture is consistency of pancake batter.
Temperature(s): HOT Effort: AVERAGE Time: 00:15
Source: YEN CHING Comments: SOUTH BRENTWOOD, ST. LOUIS
