Goguma Mattang (Korean Caramelized Sweet Potatoes)
A recipe for Goguma Mattang (고구마 맛탕)! Fried Korean sweet potatoes are tossed in a caramelized honey brown sugar syrup and sprinkled with sesame seeds.
- Prep time
- 35 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (Korean sweet potatoes if possible)
- Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp brown or yellow sugar
- 1 tbsp rice bran or vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds (white or black or chopped nuts for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into about 1 inch pieces. Place in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Allow to soak for 30 minutes. Drain and use a towel to dry the sweet potatoes thoroughly.
- 2
Fill a large saucepan with enough vegetable oil to cover the sweet potato pieces and place over medium high heat.
- 3
Once the oil has reached about 350˚F, add the sweet potato pieces and cook until golden the center is softened, 5-10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon onto a paper towel lined plate.
- 4
In a large wok or pan, combine honey, brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low once it starts to bubble. Toss in the fried sweet potato pieces and continue to cook while gently tossing for 2 minutes.
- 5
Immediately remove from the pan and transfer to serving plates. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped nuts.