Moms Easy Sweet Fried Yams Food

KEYSHAWN'S MOM'S CANDIED YAMS

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and cut into 2 inch cubes.
• Place potatoes in large pot, cover with sugar, brown sugar and butter cook over medium heat until potatoes are for tender (approx 20 mins) but not mushy.

EASY PAN FRIED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel the sweet potato and cut into thin slices.
• Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Add the sweet potato slices to the frying pan. Cook, stirring every 2 minutes, for 10 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are browned and cooked through.
• Sprinkle sweet potato slices with chili powder and stir to coat. Cook for another minute, then remove from heat and serve.

FRIED SWEET POTATOES OR YAMS

Steps:

• Cut potatoes in round "wheels" about 1/2 inch thick and immediately immerse in water to not discolor.
• Drain and pat dry with paper towel. Fry on low heat until golden brown and stick tender in the middle.
• Place on paper towels and salt immediately.
• Serve and enjoy!

CRISPY YAM FRIES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high and season generously with salt.
• Fill a large bowl with water. Working quickly to avoid oxidation, slice off the ends of the yam and peel the brown skin. Cut the yam into 3/4-inch-thick rounds and transfer to the bowl. Once sliced and peeled, cut each piece into 1/2-inch-wide matchsticks, slicing a few rounds at a time and transferring matchsticks back to the water. (You should get about 5 to 8 sticks per piece.)
• Working in batches, drop the matchsticks into the simmering water and blanch for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the hot water and transfer to a rack set over a baking sheet to drain. Repeat the blanching and draining process for the remaining matchsticks.
• Fill a large skillet with 1 inch of canola oil. (You'll need about 4 cups for a 10-inch skillet.) Heat the oil over medium-high until it registers 350 degrees on an instant-read thermometer. Working in two or three batches to avoid crowding, and replenishing the oil as needed, fry the yam matchsticks, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on a baking sheet set with paper towels or a rack. Season the fries with salt.
• Serve fries warm, with some obe ata or your preferred condiment for dipping.

SOUTHERN CANDIED YAMS

Steps:

• Scrub, peel and slice your yams into 1/2 inch rounds. In a medium pot over medium high heat, combine the sweet potatoes and the rest of the ingredients. Stir the sweet potatoes until coated in the sugar and butter mixture.
• Let it come to a boil. Cover then simmer for about 50 minutes or until the yams are nice and tender when slightly pierced with the tines of a fork or taste. If the yam is still a bit hard. Let it cook a bit longer.
• Remove the top then set stove to medium. Let the cooking liquid come to a boil. Stirring occasionally until the cooking liquid reduces about 10 minute or until the syrup coats the yams. Remove the pot with the candied yams from the stove and place them into the oven until you are ready to serve them. These taste best warm. Please share this recipe, so other people can enjoy it!

MOM'S EASY SWEET FRIED YAMS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat about 1/2 inch of oil until hot, but not too hot.
• Add the yams and let them brown on the edges and a surface.
• Gently turn the yams over to brown the other side.
• You may have to do this in batches, depending on the size of your pan.
• Drain on paper towels.

BARBECUED YAMS

Steps:

• Cut yams into 3/4" slices.
• Place in microwave and cover with wax paper.
• Microwave until cooked.
• Remove from microwave and coat with maple syrup.
• Preheat barbecue to medium and place yams on grill.
• Cook on both sides for 2 1/2 minutes occasionally brushing with more maple syrup.
• Remove and serve.

CANDIED YAMS

Steps:

• Melt 1/2 of the margarine in a large pan.
• Add the yams, sugar, salt, vanilla and water.
• Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until tender.
• Stir in the rest of the margarine, nutmeg and lemon juice.
• Cook 10 minutes without the lid.

MOM'S CANDIED YAMS

Steps:

• Place sweet potatoes in casserole dish, single layer.
• Using liquid from potatoes, mix in sugar, syrup, butter, cinnamon, orange juice and lemon.
• Stir over medium heat until it starts to thicken, about 15 minutes.
• Pour over potatoes, then sprinkle a bit more cinnamon over top.
• Cover and bake in 350 oven for about 25 to 30 minutes.
• Top with marshmellows and broil until brown. Watch constantly as this takes only a few minutes!