STIR-FRIED SPICY SWEET POTATOES

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Adapted from About.com. For the vegan option, use water or vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

Provided by FLKeysJen

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch julienne and then in 1/2-inch diagonal lengths (about 4 medium sweet potatoes)
1 navel orange, zest of, cut julienne
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1/2 teaspoon chili paste with garlic (or more)
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon minced scallion top
3/4 cup chicken broth or 3/4 cup water
3 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons chinese rice wine or 3 tablespoons dry sherry
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine sauce ingredients and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a wok or large skillet that has a cover. Add orange zest, garlic, ginger, and chili paste and stir-fry until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add sweet potatoes and stir-fry until coated, about 30 seconds.
  • Re-stir sauce and add to sweet potatoes. Bring to a boil, then cook, covered, over moderate heat until sweet potatoes are tender but not soft, 10 - 12 minutes.
  • Dissolve cornstarch in water and add to sweet potatoes, stirring until thickened. Stir in scallions.

Bishal Aidi
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I'm so impressed with this recipe. It's one of the best stir-fried sweet potato recipes I've ever tried.


Medi Bukenya
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This recipe is a great way to add some spice to your life.


Nyanzi Diego
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I love the crispy texture of the sweet potatoes.


Scott Davis
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This dish is perfect for a party or potluck.


Hashime
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I'm so glad I decided to try this recipe. It's now one of my favorites.


Ansar Malick
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


MT Technical
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I'm impressed with how flavorful this dish is.


aless lares
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


Kuldeep Jangir
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already have on hand.


UK SAS
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing.


CourtneyLee Jones
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I've been looking for a good stir-fried sweet potato recipe and this one is perfect.


Gabriel Hickman
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


dope Dope16jnr
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This dish is so versatile. I've served it with rice, noodles, and even as a side dish with grilled chicken.


Deedar shah Deedar shah
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I love the combination of sweet and spicy flavors in this dish.


Skjeem Babu
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Abdullah Robin
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out perfect.


Md HRidou
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!


Haruna Abdulsalam
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This is one of my favorite recipes. I make it all the time.


Yared Brhane
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.


Shahzad Zia
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This looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.