I normally like to eat these with peach ketchup but I liked the way these sounded with the Asian flair.
Sweet Potato Wedges with Sesame-Soy Dipping Sauce turns out to be a pretty snazzy way to indulge in an old favorite. I love the sesame seed addition to the wedges as well. This gave a little something-something to what I consider one of the most perfect tubers around.
This also fits in nicely with this month’s Potato Ho Down being hosted by me…right here. If you have already sent me your entry, thank you. If you haven’t, what are you waiting for?
Anyway, I will definitely be making this sauce again. It took about five minutes…which is all I seem to have these days.
Let’s make these up…
Here’s what you need: Sweet potatoes (yams), rice-wine vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, coarse salt and sesame seeds. Ingredients not shown: olive oil.
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Cut sweet potatoes into 3/4-inch thick wedges. In a large bowl toss with 1 Tablespoon and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt.
Place in a 500 degree oven for 20-25 minutes until tender and slightly browned.
While sweet potatoes are baking make the dipping sauce.
In a small bowl combine 2 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 Tablespoons rice-wine vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame seed oil. Set aside.
When the sweet potatoes come out of the oven, sprinkle them immediately with 1-1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds.
Transfer to a serving dish and serve with dipping sauce.
If you have never made sweet-potato fries, it’s about time.
Sweet Potato Wedges with Sesame-Soy Dipping Sauce
Adapted from Martha Stewart
For The Sweet-Potato Wedges:
2 pounds sweet potatoes (yams), peeled and c into 3/4-inch thick wedges
1 Tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1-1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds
For The Dipping Sauce:
2 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 Tablespoons rice-wine vinegar (not seasoned)
1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Cut sweet potatoes into 3/4-inch thick wedges. In a large bowl toss with 1 Tablespoon and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt.
Place in a 500 degree oven for 20-25 minutes until tender and slightly browned.
While sweet potatoes are cooking make the dipping sauce.
In a small bowl combine 2 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 Tablespoons rice-wine vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame seed oil. Set aside.
When the sweet potatoes come out of the oven, sprinkle them immediately with 1-1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds.
Transfer to a serving dish and serve with dipping sauce.
HoneyB says
I have everything but the potatoes..but that will be remedied soon! Yumm!
gfe--gluten free easily says
Ah, the best kind of wedgies! These look terrific. I’ll make them next week (after our big party) with some GF tamari sauce. Yum.
Shirley
MsMVNJ says
I love sweet potato fries, this looks like a fabulous alternative to the way I’ve had them. I’ll give them a try!
Julia says
I think this is what they call, “Easy, Peasy, Japanesey” What a great combo! Looks perfect for a ho-down or any time.
RobinSue says
And sweet potatoes are my favorite type of potato! This will be great to try. Thanks for sharing this idea and recipe.
Culinarywannabe says
These look great, and so convenient since I almost always have all of these ingredients in my pantry. My husband goes nuts for anything with soy sauce too – I’m sure he will love them! Thanks!
Mental P Mama says
I love these….and this Asian version looks even better!
Barbie with a T says
Those potatoes look yummie. I like the Oriental touch. It is something I will definitely try, as I have yams in the fridge right now. The photos are so true to life, I thought I was looking at them in 3-D! Thanks!
Marlene says
I love it when you feed all my senses!! These look so yummy.
Jennifer says
Between you and Pioneer Woman, I’m never going to lose weight. đŸ˜‰
Leslie says
mmm..I never would have thought o pair sweet potatoes w/ an Aisan Flair! Yummy
Cathy at Wives with Knives says
I’m very fond of sweet potatoes but have never tried roasting fries. Looks delish.
Liz C. says
I love the name for these and the fact that they’re so easy to make! This is something I’m going to try making for sure. Great entry!
deeba says
Good to see you back Cathy. Hope the new machine is working like magic. i think you are darned right. These seem too simple to be given a miss…& far too delicious too!
Leah - Chef Maven says
Just wonderful – love oven ‘fried’ sweet potatoes, in fact, they have become a new staple in my house in recent weeks. The added nutrients from the sweet potato are always welcomed – and the sauce you have got going on here – I must try…
Asthmagirl says
And now we know what I’ll be doing with the sweet potatoes sitting in my kitchen!
Woman in a window says
HA! It took a minute for your page to load. I sat in disbelief staring at your title. I just came from another site where someone posted about wedgies. I thought, how many people can post about wedgies on any given day? and then your pictures loaded.
OH, THOSE wedgies!
They look delicious!
Ciaochowlinda says
I never want wedgies – except yours. Bring ’em on.
dawn says
all three of those bowls? yeah, mine. Love that sauce Cath!
imom says
I LOVE sweet potatoes! Thanks for the recipe.
Marguerite says
Those look so good!!!
Pigpigscorner says
Sesame seeds seems to go with everything! Love this and the sauce sounds really good with the sweet potatoes!
tipper says
Love love sweet potatoes-but never had them like this-looks yummy though!
Donna-FFW says
These look so very, very, very delicious. My husband would adore them. I would too. And the dipping sauce, oh my! Your photos are drop dead stunning! LOVE them!
Marcy says
wow, this type of wedgie sounds totally tubular!
Laurie says
Sweet potato fries are my hubby’s favorite. Love the dipping sauce! Peach ketchup sounds delish too!
Natasha - 5 Star Foodie says
Sesame seeds with sweet potato wedges sounds really delicious! Great recipe!
Danielle says
Yum! I love sweet potatoes!!
Rebel says
We love sweet taters around here. Thanks for the new recipe.
Jude says
That ho down logo cracks me up every time I see it. Will definitely submit an entry đŸ™‚
Cathy - wheresmydamnanswer says
This is a “wedgie” I can live with !!! Looks great!!
Julie says
These do look easy and yummy. Maybe have to try it, even though my family will most likely sneer at me. I’m okay with that. From where does one acquire peach ketchup?
Alisa says
I can not wait to make these! They look so yummy.
Pam says
Yum. I really need to make these because I love sweet potatoes. The dipping sauce sounds great!
KAYOLA says
yummmm…that sounds so good!!! I don’t mean to be stupid…but I have not heard of peach ketchup…do you make it or can you buy it somewhere?
elra says
yay, another “PHD” recipe, thanks for remind me that I have to make something soon.
Cheers,
Elra
Bellini Valli says
You have tapped into my “inner Ho” once again:D
Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says
Definitely a eureka moment — sweet potatoes and soy sauce? Never would have thought of it, but what a great combination.
Rachel (S[d]OC) says
I love sweet potatoes cooked like this. I love your dipping sauce. However, I’d be a little afraid if I ate this, my underwear might get stuck in my butt crack! đŸ˜€
Bob says
Oh wow, those look so f^&*ing good! I’m making those asap.
krysta says
sending mine in at the end of this week. those look wonderful.
Saver Queen says
Wow – this looks fabulous. I have all the ingredients so I’ll have to try this.
I actually make a rendition of this. I cut the sweet potatoes into thin slices – like potato chips, toss in a little olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Then slide into an oven heated around 400 or 425. Wait for them to get nice and crispy.
I serve with garlic mayo – mix mayo with some chopped garlic – or spicy mayo – mix with some chopped hot peppers (you could also use chili flakes.)
Blond Duck says
Guess what? I’m making your PB cupcakes in a few days for V-day, but I’m putting a little twist on them! I hope you don’t mind!
Jeff says
Ohhh…these look amazing. As always awesome pics and awesome writeup.
Sara says
These look amazing, I love sweet potatoes! Do they come out crispy?
The Duo Dishes says
Nice sweet and salty play here. Sweet tater fries win any day!
Laura says
I could eat an extremely unhealthy amount of those.
Biz says
I think I am going to become a Potato Ho! Although my name is not good:
Ed Ann! My step-sons dogs name is Biscuit, I might steal that one!
I was going to TRY (try being the operative word) to make potato gnocchi – would that count?
Helene says
Beautiful! I love these with a cilantro dip.
Jenni in KS says
Mmmmm…I love sweet potatoes. I think I’ll try this tonight for my supper while everyone else has lasagna. I’m so tired of lasagna!
Linda says
Sweet potatoes are like gold … love them, need them, obsess over them. I have a chef cousin that has become a legend with his ultimate sweet potato fries with an aioli dipping sauce that has become the rage at many restaurants in town. I can’t duplicate them at home … but your wedgies, I can do those! And I will. Thanks
Debbie says
I love sweet potato wedges. I have made them before and they are great. I have to try your dipping sauce. Looks wonderful!
Cheryl says
What a perfect way to get 7-year-olds to eat some beta-carotene rich veggies….
Name ’em “Wedgies!” LOVE you, Noble Pig!
Deborah says
I love sweet potato fries, and this Asian flair sounds wonderful!
gorillabuns says
try as i might, i just can’t get into sweet potatoes.
Karen Deborah says
HA I’m catchin on to you! I read the title and thought to myself, ” bet this about taters not underwear!”
I like sweet taters fixed any way shape, or form.,
Psychgrad says
Interesting combination. I’m seeing a meal forming. I wonder if they would go well with this. What do you think?
mikky says
what a great idea… thanks for sharing… đŸ™‚
We Are Never Full says
oh yeah, cathy. love these… great idea to add the sesame w/ that dipping sauce.
grace says
finally, a type of wedgie i’d enjoy. đŸ™‚
Fun House Jennifer says
Those are right up my alley! Can’t wait to try them!!
jennielynn says
Wait. Peach Ketchup? YOU MUST SHARE!
Katharine says
I assume we know about sweet potato fries with a dash of cinnamon and paprika?
Right?
Chistine says
This is the kind of recipe I love – easy and delicious.
finsmom says
One of my fav foods! This looks like a really great recipe! Great pics!
Angela says
What perfect party food! I love this idea. Thanks!
Anna says
Delicious! Thank you for this. It was a hit at my house.