Super Simple Sweet Potato Treat from Leftover Boiled Sweet Potatoes
Transform Leftover Boiled Sweet Potatoes into Delicious Candied Sweet Potatoes!
Do you have leftover boiled sweet potatoes in the fridge that have gone cold and you’re not sure what to do with them? Don’t worry! You can easily make a sweet and delicious treat called ‘Matang’ using these leftovers, offering a different charm than traditional sugar-coated sweet potatoes. This recipe skips the deep-frying step, making it incredibly quick and convenient, perfect for kids’ snacks or as a delightful accompaniment to tea for adults.
Matang Ingredients- 2 boiled sweet potatoes (medium size)
- 5 Tbsp oligosaccharide (rice syrup)
- 3 Tbsp cooking oil
- A pinch of black sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1/2 tsp soy sauce
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Sometimes, boiled sweet potatoes stored in the refrigerator become cold, making them less appealing to eat. How about using these leftovers to make a simple and tasty snack? Today, we’ll make delicious Matang from leftover boiled sweet potatoes.
Step 2
When making Matang from raw sweet potatoes, you need to cut them into pieces and lightly deep-fry them. However, by using pre-boiled sweet potatoes, you can skip this frying step. This allows you to create delicious sweet potato Matang much faster and more conveniently.
Step 3
First, cut the prepared boiled sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces (about 2-3 cm cubes). Since boiled sweet potatoes are more fragile than raw ones, cutting them into moderate sizes, rather than too small, helps maintain their shape better.
Step 4
Heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan and add the cut sweet potatoes. Stir-fry over medium-low heat until the surface of the sweet potatoes is lightly golden and slightly firm. This light stir-frying helps prevent the sweet potatoes from falling apart when coated with the oligosaccharide syrup later. Next, add 5 tablespoons of oligosaccharide and 1/2 teaspoon of soy sauce and mix well.
Step 5
Now, reduce the heat to low. Gently stir the ingredients with a spatula or spoon, being careful not to break the boiled sweet potatoes, until the oligosaccharide and soy sauce evenly coat the surface. Stir until they achieve a glossy finish, being mindful not to burn them. Finally, sprinkle the black sesame seeds on top for a more appealing presentation. Your Matang is now complete!
Step 6
And just like that, cold, leftover boiled sweet potatoes have been reborn as sweet and delicious Matang! Oligosaccharide has a property of hardening slightly as it cools, so while it’s soft right after making, it develops a wonderfully chewy texture over time. Enjoy this treat with a warm cup of tea!
