Sweet Potato Fries
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| 3 | medsize sweet potatoes or yams |
| 1/2 cup | oil |
| | salt (opt.) |
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| panfry method: peel potatoes (if desired); cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch |
| thick french-fry strips. in large skillet over medium heat, heat oil; |
| panfry (in batches if necessary) until cooked through and lightly browned, |
| about 6 to 7 minutes. using a slotted metal spoon or spatula, transfer |
| french fries as cooked to absorbent paper to drain. if desired, sprinkle |
| with small amount of salt. |
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| oven method: heat oven to 400 degrees. in large bowl, toss cut potatoes |
| with 1/4 cup oil to coat evenly. on 1 to 2 baking sheets, arrange in |
| single layer; bake until golden on bottom, about 15 minutes. using |
| spatula or pancake turner, turn potatoes and bake until golden all over, |
| about 15 additional minutes. remove from oven; transfer to absorbent |
| paper to drain. makes 4 servings. |
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| per serving: 245 calories, 12 grams protein, 14 grams fat, 28 grams |
| carbohydrate, 11 milligrams sodium, 0 milligrams cholesterol, 0.7 gram |
| fiber. |
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| (ID: 9160) Mirror: rec.food.recipes: Sun, Jan 11, 2004 |