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Step 1
Cut the sweet potato into bite size pieces (note 1), then place them in a bowl filled with water. Leave it for 10-15 minutes (note 2).
Step 2
Heat oil in a saucepan to 160°C / 320°F.
Step 3
Pat-dry the sweet potato pieces.
Step 4
Deep-fry sweet potato pieces for 4-5 minutes until the potatoes are cooked through (note 3). Transfer them to a tray lined with a couple of kitchen papers. I fried in two batches.
Step 5
Bring the temperature of the oil up to 180°C / 356°F.
Step 6
Return the sweet potatoes back to the oil and fry until the surface of the potato pieces start getting golden (about 30 seconds).
Step 7
Transfer to the tray lined with kitchen papers.
Step 8
Put the potatoes to the saucepan with a syrup and mix, ensuring that every potato piece is coated.
Step 9
Sprinkle black sesame seeds over the potatoes and serve.
Step 10
Add the Honey Syrup ingredients to a saucepan which is large enough to put all the sweet potato pieces.
Step 11
Bring it to a boil over low heat.
Step 12
When small bubbles come up and fill the surface of the syrup, turn the heat off.
Step 13
Add the Sugar Syrup ingredients to a saucepan which is large enough to put all the sweet potato pieces.
Step 14
Bring it to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium low heat, occasionally stirring with a metal spoon.
Step 15
When bubbles cover the surface and starts lifting, remove from the heat.