Caramelized Slice of Sweet Potato

Peel the sweet potatoes, remove any eyes or blemishes, and cut them into 6 slices

Cut each slice into 3 pieces

Dip the sweet potato pieces immediately in lime juice to prevent discoloration

Fry sesame seeds in a small skillet over low heat until toasted, without burning. Reserve

Place the sweet potato pieces on a plate and dust with cornstarch, ensuring all pieces are coated. Reserve

Grease a large baking dish well enough to hold the sweet potato pieces side by side

Prepare a bowl containing 2 cups of cold water for dipping the sweet potato pieces after caramelizing them. Reserve

Heat oil in a skillet and, when hot, add the sweet potato pieces a few at a time

Fry for about 5 minutes or until golden brown, without falling apart

Drain on paper towels and keep warm

In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and caramel sauce

Cook over low heat, stirring, until the caramel sauce is melted and not boiling

Remove from heat immediately and place in a hot water bath with warm water to prevent hardening

Add sesame seeds and stir

Dip each sweet potato piece quickly into the caramel sauce, then drain and plunge into cold water

Remove from cold water and arrange on the prepared baking dish

Serve immediately while still warm, before the caramel sauce sets, 6-8 servings.