Kalingking (maruyang Kamote)

Kalingking (Maruyang Kamote)

(Sweet Potato Fritters )

A native delicacy from Bicol Region. It is named kalingking because the potato

 was slices resemble fingers. Similar to Maruyang kamote, wherein kamote

was grated.

Ingredients :

• 2 large pcs yellow kamote peeled
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3 cups rice flour
• 1 cup water
• 1 & 1/2 cups oil for deep frying
• Banana leaves

Directions :

• Cut the kamote into strips.
• Add the sugar and flour to the water and stir until well blended.
• Combine kamote strips with the flour mixture and mix well with a spoon until well coated.
• Heat oil in a frying or deep pan.
• Layered the battered kamote on a saucer with banana leaves.
• Pat to flatten, then from saucer slip into hot cooking oil.
• Fry until golden brown.

Cooking Tips :

1. For maruyang kamote, grate to make strands of sweet potato.
2. Put the stove in medium heat or do not let the oil to overheat before putting the battered sweet potato.