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Best Easy Ba Si Di Gua Recipe

Name: Best Easy Ba Si Di Gua Recipe
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 140 g
Ingredients: sweet potato 2 pieces; vegetable oil 2 cups; ice water 2 cups; sugar 1 cup; water 2 tbsp

Ba si di gua features sweet potato in a stretchy caramel sugar web. A spectacular family dessert with golden threads and sweet, fresh flavor.

Cook 35 min Difficulty NORMAL 290 kcal

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

sweet potato 2 pieces
vegetable oil 2 cups
ice water 2 cups

Seasonings/Sauce

sugar 1 cup
water 2 tbsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 56 g 77%

Protein 2 g 3%

Fat 7 g 20%

Serving size 140g

Cooking steps

1

Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into thick batons, about 2x1/2 inches for bite-sized pieces.
2

Heat 2 cups of vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat to 340–350°F (170–175°C). Maintain steady heat for best texture.
3

Add the sweet potato pieces in batches and fry until golden and cooked through, about 6–7 minutes. Remove and drain well on a paper towel.
4

In a clean dry pan, combine 1 cup sugar with 2 tbsp water over medium-high heat. Stir gently until the sugar melts, then reduce to medium heat and cook to a light amber caramel without over-darkening.
5

Immediately add the fried sweet potato pieces to the hot caramel and toss quickly to coat. Arrange pieces on a lightly oiled plate, pulling sugar threads with chopsticks for the iconic web effect. Serve at once with ice water for dipping.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?

The core ingredient in Ba Si Di Gua is sweet potato. Its natural sweetness and soft, fluffy texture contrast beautifully with the crisp caramel shell, making it essential for the dessert’s character.

Q. Which seasoning creates the signature flavor?

Sugar forms the distinctive caramel web that encases each sweet potato piece. Properly cooked caramel offers both sweetness and a gentle crunch, which defines Ba Si Di Gua’s iconic flavor and texture.

Q. How can I prevent overcooking the caramel?

Maintain medium heat when caramelizing the sugar and avoid stirring too vigorously as it thickens. Watch for the sugar to dissolve fully and reach a pale amber color—removing it at this stage prevents bitterness and ensures the caramel remains stretchy.

Q. What is the calorie content and macronutrient breakdown per serving?

Each serving contains approximately 290 kcal, with 56g carbohydrates (77% of calories), 2g protein (3%), and 7g fat (20%). This makes Ba Si Di Gua a higher-carb, moderate-fat dessert.

Best Easy Ba Si Di Gua Recipe

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