Goguma Mattang (Korean Candied Sweet Potatoes)
Today, I’ll show you how to make Goguma Mattang, a crispy and delicious Korean-style sweet potato candy.Instead of using expensive Korean syrup (mulyeot) often found in traditional recipes, we’ll coat the sweet potatoes with sugar, making them even crunchier and easier to enjoy!
Equipment
- 1 Knife & cutting board
- 1 Frying pan
- 1 Spatula or tongs
- 1 Tablespoon
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 6 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
1. Preparing the Sweet Potato
- Peel the sweet potato (optional).
- Cut it into bite-sized pieces.
- Avoid cutting pieces too thick to ensure even cooking.
2. Frying the Sweet Potato
- Heat 6 Tbsp of cooking oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat.
- Fry the sweet potato pieces until golden and cooked through.
- Remove the fried sweet potatoes and set them aside.
3. Preparing the Caramel Coating
- Without removing the oil, sprinkle 3 Tbsp of sugar over the hot oil in the pan.
- Do not stir the sugar; let it melt naturally over medium-low heat.
4. Coating the Sweet Potatoes
- Once the sugar starts to melt, quickly return the fried sweet potato pieces to the pan.
- Toss and mix the sweet potatoes with the caramel to ensure an even coating.
5. Serving
- Let the coated sweet potatoes cool slightly before serving.
- Perfect as a snack or dessert!
Jal meokgetseumnida!
- Korean Goguma Mattang
- 잘 먹겠습니다!
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