Camote cue
Camote cue is a popular street food in the Philippines made from deep-fried sweet potatoes coated in caramelized brown sugar. It is a common snack and is often sold by street vendors.
Preparation[edit | edit source]
The preparation of camote cue involves slicing the sweet potatoes into rounds or wedges. These slices are then deep-fried until they are tender. After frying, the sweet potato slices are coated in brown sugar, which caramelizes and forms a sweet, crunchy coating. The coated sweet potatoes are then skewered on bamboo sticks for easy handling and consumption.
Ingredients[edit | edit source]
- Sweet potatoes
- Brown sugar
- Vegetable oil for frying
Serving[edit | edit source]
Camote cue is typically served on bamboo skewers, making it easy to eat on the go. It is enjoyed as a snack or dessert and is popular among both children and adults.
Cultural Significance[edit | edit source]
Camote cue is a staple in Filipino street food culture, often found alongside other popular snacks such as banana cue, turon, and kwek-kwek. It is especially popular during the afternoon as a merienda, or light snack.
Similar Dishes[edit | edit source]
- Banana cue - A similar dish made with deep-fried bananas coated in caramelized sugar.
- Turon - A Filipino snack made of thinly sliced bananas and sometimes jackfruit, wrapped in a spring roll wrapper and fried.
- Kwek-kwek - Quail eggs coated in an orange batter and deep-fried.
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