🇧🇮 Burundian Cuisine

Imyumbati

Fried Sweet Potatoes

Prep Time 20 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 249 kcal

Thick slices of sweet potato fried in oil until golden and caramelized on the outside while remaining soft and sweet inside, a popular Burundian snack and side dish.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel sweet potatoes and cut into rounds about one centimeter thick for even cooking.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a deep skillet to medium-high heat, about one inch deep.
  3. 3 Fry sweet potato slices in batches for four to five minutes per side until golden brown and caramelized.
  4. 4 Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  5. 5 Sprinkle lightly with salt while still hot so the crystals adhere to the surface.
  6. 6 Serve warm as a snack, breakfast side, or accompaniment to grilled meats and stews.

Did You Know?

Sweet potatoes come in multiple varieties in Burundi, including white, orange, and purple-fleshed types, each preferred for different preparations.