Ginger Glazed Sweet Potato Tots

Name: Ginger Glazed Sweet Potato Tots
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT1H15M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT1H30M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT3H15M0.000S
Yield: 12 to 14 servings
Ingredients: 5 gallons simple syrup; 2 pounds ginger, peeled; 12 lemons, halved; 5 star anise; 4 cinnamon sticks; 10 sweet potatoes, diced; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Vegetable oil, for frying; Chiffonade fresh parsley, for garnish

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Level: Intermediate
Total: 3 hr 15 min

Prep: 1 hr 15 min
Inactive: 30 min
Cook: 1 hr 30 min

Yield: 12 to 14 servings

Level: Intermediate
Total: 3 hr 15 min

Prep: 1 hr 15 min
Inactive: 30 min
Cook: 1 hr 30 min

Yield: 12 to 14 servings

Ingredients

Ginger Glaze:

5 gallons simple syrup

2 pounds ginger, peeled

12 lemons, halved

5 star anise

4 cinnamon sticks

Sweet Potato Tots:

10 sweet potatoes, diced

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Vegetable oil, for frying

Chiffonade fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

For the ginger glaze: Combine the simple syrup, ginger, lemons, star anise and cinnamon sticks in a large pot and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer until the syrup is reduced to a glaze and the flavors have infused properly. Strain the glaze through a fine-mesh sieve to remove solids.
For the sweet potato tots: Pulse the sweet potatoes in a food processor until ground into very small chunks; be sure not to puree the potatoes too finely.
In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, flour and some salt and pepper and mix well. Form the mixture into small logs and refrigerate until chilled.
In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour in enough oil to fill the pan about a third of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in the oil registers 350 degrees F. Cut the sweet potato logs into 1-inch pieces and fry in batches until golden brown.
Coat with the ginger glaze and garnish with the parsley.

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