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Camote Que

Cultural Context

Originating from the Philippines, Camote Que is a beloved street food made from sweet potatoes, often enjoyed as a snack or dessert. Traditionally, vendors would fry these caramelized sweet potatoes on skewers, making them easy to eat on the go. The dish highlights the Filipino affinity for sweet flavors and simple ingredients, and it remains popular in various regions of the country, often found at local markets and festivals.

FilipinoPHdessert
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 cups sweet potatoes
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup cooking oil
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 bamboo skewers

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being healthier.

1

Peel and cut sweet potatoes into thick slices or wedges.

2

Boil sweet potatoes in water until fork-tender, about 10-15 minutes.

3

Drain sweet potatoes and let them cool slightly.

4

In a pan, combine brown sugar and a little water over medium heat until dissolved.

5

Add the sweet potatoes to the sugar mixture and cook until caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.

6

Remove sweet potatoes from the pan and let them cool.

7

Heat cooking oil in a deep fryer or large pot until hot.

8

Skewer the caramelized sweet potatoes on bamboo skewers.

9

Deep-fry the skewered sweet potatoes until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

10

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

11

Sprinkle with sesame seeds while still warm.

Cooking Techniques

boilingdeep-frying

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

gluten-freenut-free

Allergens

sesame

Also Known As

Sweet Potato QueCamote Queso

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