Sweet potato in syrup, a Cantonese dessert
A simple Cantonese dessert: pieces of sweet potato simmered in a reduced syrup, then served with fresh water.
Preparing a refreshing drink made with sweet potato is very simple.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time15 min
- Cook time20 min
- Resting5 min
- Total40 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Calories121 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodsaucepan
- Estimated cost$2.83 $0.71 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Ingredients
people
- $2.79
- $0.04
Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 2 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into pieces that are slightly larger than a thumb. ≈ 8 min
- Place them in a saucepan with the sugar and 200 ml of water. ≈ 3 min
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer for about 10 minutes over low heat. There should only be a small amount of syrup remaining at the bottom, and the pieces should have absorbed the sugar. Watch carefully during the last few minutes to prevent burning.
- Extinguish the fire and pour in cold, boiled water. Serve warm or cold.
The bill
Sweet potato in syrup, a Cantonese dessert
- 300 g of sweet potatoes (with orange, white, or purple flesh)$2.79
- 60 g of sugar or rock sugar$0.04
Total$2.83
that's $0.71 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 121 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27.8 g |
| Sugars | 18.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.3 g |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Salt | 0.11 g |
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