Asian Spiced Fried Turkey With Sweet Potato Fries And Cranberry Syrup Recipes

ASIAN STREET FRIES

Steps:

• Cut the potatoes in 3/8-inch slices. Then stack cut pieces of potatoes and cut them into 3/8-inch square pieces. Submerge the potatoes in a large bowl of water and let sit for 30 minutes. This will help leach the excess starch from the potatoes and keep them from oxidizing.
• While potatoes are soaking, prepare the sauce: Combine all ingredients in a nonreactive pan and heat over medium-high. Adjust heat to a simmer and reduce by half.
• Heat a heavy stock pot with the oil to 325 degrees F over medium heat. (Use a candy thermometer to check the temperature.) Remove potatoes from the water and pat dry. Carefully add 2 handfuls of potatoes to the hot oil. There should be at least 1-inch of oil above the potatoes. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until potatoes are light brown. Remove potatoes, with a slotted spoon, shake off excess oil and place on a rack to cool. Repeat until all of the potatoes are par-cooked.
• After all the potatoes have been par-cooked, heat oil up to 350 degrees F over medium heat. Add 2 handfuls of par-cooked potatoes, and cook for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oil, with a slotted spoon, shake off excess oil. Transfer potatoes to a serving bowl and season lightly with salt and pepper. Repeat this method until all potatoes are fried.
• To serve: Drizzle sauce over hot fries and garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH CINNAMON AND MAPLE SYRUP (LIGHT)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F
• Spray rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Cut sweet potatoes lengthwise in half and each half into 4 wedges. Place on prepared baking sheet.
• In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients; brush half of mixture over sweet potatoes.
• Bake in centre of oven for 20 minutes.
• Turn and brush with remaining maple syrup mixture.
• Bake another 15 minutes or until tender.

ASIAN SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Spray baking dish.
• Arrange sweet potato pieces in baking dish.
• Mix soy sauce, ginger, chili powder, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over sweet potatoes.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, until potatoes are tender.

SWEET, SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
• Melt butter with cinnamon, white and brown sugar, ginger, and salt in a large microwave-safe glass bowl on high, 1 to 2 minutes; remove from oven and stir until mixture is thoroughly combined.
• Dredge sweet potato pieces in the butter-brown sugar mixture to coat. Arrange fries on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until fries are tender and coating has baked onto the fries, 30 to 35 minutes.

CINNAMON-SPICED SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Place 3/4 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into a gallon size resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag and shake to blend the sugar mixture. Add the sweet potato sticks, seal the bag, and turn to evenly coat the potatoes with the sugar mixture.
• Pour the canola oil into a deep fryer and heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Add the sweet potatoes, and cook until golden, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels, then place on a serving plate.
• Place the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, and butter into a pan. Warm over medium heat until butter is melted; drizzle over the sweet potatoes.

ASIAN SPICED TURKEY

Steps:

• Place celery and onions inside the turkey cavity. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup water, soy sauce, sugar, apple juice, vanilla and seasonings; mix well. Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan; pour remaining water into the pan. Pour 1/4 cup soy sauce mixture into the cavity and another 1/4 cup over turkey; set remaining sauce aside. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with remaining sauce. When turkey begins to brown, cover lightly with foil. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes before carving.