Stir Fried Spicy Sweet Potatoes
Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistible recipe for Stir Fried Spicy Sweet Potatoes! This quick and flavorful dish combines tender sweet potato matchsticks caramelized to perfection with a bold sauce made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and a spicy kick of red chili flakes. Enhanced with fresh garlic, ginger, and a garnish of sesame seeds and green onions, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between sweet, savory, and spicy. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a versatile side dish or light main that pairs beautifully with rice, noodles, or even a crisp salad. Perfect for fans of easy stir-fry recipes and bold Asian-inspired flavors, this dish is a must-try addition to your recipe repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium (about 2 pounds) sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon (minced) fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into evenly sized, thin matchstick pieces about 2-3 inches long.
Mince the garlic and ginger. Thinly slice the green onions, separating the white and green parts.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and red chili flakes. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil.
Once the oil is shimmering, add the sweet potato matchsticks. Stir frequently and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly charred around the edges.
Lower the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the sliced green onions. Stir fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet. Toss well to coat the sweet potatoes evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and the green parts of the sliced green onions.
Serve warm as a side or a light main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
895 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.4 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1032 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 190.9 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.4 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.4 g | ||
| Protein | 15.1 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 286 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 76 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
