These sweet, tangy and chillied potato’s are simple delicious and make a great appetizer for any party. The best part of these is that they get made in a jiffy if you already have some boiled potatoes.

The sesame seed gives the crunchy texture; in addition, the garlic, ginger and the soy sauce adds the required kick for this sweet potato.

 

 

Serves: 4

Cooking Time: 15 minutes Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 cups of peeled diced sweet potatoes
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• ½ teaspoon chopped ginger
• 1 teaspoon chopped green chillies
• 2 tablespoons soya sauce
• ½ teaspoon chilli sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 4 tablespoons sesame oil (or Vegetable Oil)
• ¼ cup chopped spring onion for garnishing
• Salt to taste

Method

Cook the Sweet Potatoes. See Cooking Potatoes. Make sure its firm and does not become soggy after it has been cooked.

Heat oil in a wok on medium heat; add sesame seeds, ginger, green chillies, garlic. Sauté for a few seconds and add the sweet potatoes. Sauté for a few minutes

Turn heat to high; add soy sauce, chilli sauce and sauté for 2 minutes on high flame, taking care not to mash the potatoes. Turn off heat.

Garnish with spring onions and serve it with toothpicks pricked on it as a starter/appetizer.

Filed under: Chinese, Hors d'oeuvres

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