Sweet and Crispy Goguma Mattang (Candied Sweet Potatoes)
A snack made by tossing deep-fried sweet potatoes in a sweet sugar syrup.
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Golden deep-fried sweet potatoes are quickly coated in a sweet, light-brown syrup. Frying them twice makes them even crispier. Topped with chopped peanuts or toasted sesame seeds for extra nuttiness, this makes a wonderful, satisfying winter treat.
- Servings
- about 2–3 servings
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
- Sweet potato2, 500 g
- Sugar1/2 cup (5 tbsp)
- Water3 tbsp
- Corn syrup (mulyeot)2 tbsp
- Cut into large chunks, soak in water to remove excess starch, then pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Sprinkling chopped peanuts or toasted sesame seeds over the top adds a lovely nutty flavor.
Steps
The sweet potatoes looked a bit tired, but once washed and peeled, they look quite nice.
Cut into large chunks, soak in water to remove excess starch, then pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Deep-fry in oil until golden brown. Frying them twice makes them crispier.
Add the sugar, water, and corn syrup (mulyeot) all at once to a pan.
Bring to a bubbling boil over medium heat. At this point, reduce the heat to low.
Do not stir until you are ready to toss the sweet potatoes.
After about 4 minutes, the bubbles will soften and the syrup will turn a light brown.
When it reaches this point, it is ready.
While the syrup is still hot, quickly add the sweet potatoes and toss to coat.
I sprinkled chopped peanuts on top. Toasted sesame seeds are also wonderfully nutty.
Ppunwife's tips
- Frying them twice makes them crispier.
- Do not stir until you toss the sweet potatoes in.
FAQ
How can I make the sweet potatoes crispier when frying?
Deep-frying them in two rounds makes the exterior even crispier.
What should I be careful of when making the syrup?
Once the syrup begins to boil, reduce the heat to low and do not stir until you add the sweet potatoes. Toss them in after about 4 minutes, when the bubbles subside and it turns light brown.
Can I use something other than peanuts for the garnish?
You can sprinkle toasted sesame seeds instead of chopped peanuts to add a lovely nutty flavor.
