Crispy and Sweet Korean Sweet Potato Candy (Goguma Mattang) Recipe!

 

Hello, everyone! 😊 Today, I’m excited to share a delicious and easy recipe for Goguma Mattang (Korean Candied Sweet Potatoes).
This dish is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated in a perfectly sweet caramel glaze.
It’s a popular snack in Korea, and you can easily make it at home. Let’s get started! 🍯✨

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🛒 Ingredients for Goguma Mattang

📌 [Ingredients]

• 2 sweet potatoes
• Cooking oil (for frying)
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 3 tbsp corn syrup
• 1 tbsp water
• A pinch of salt
• Black sesame seeds (for garnish)

📌 [TIP]
✔ Korean chestnut sweet potatoes or pumpkin sweet potatoes work best for this recipe.
✔ Make sure to use enough oil to deep-fry the sweet potatoes properly.

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👩‍🍳 How to Make Goguma Mattang

1️⃣ Preparing the Sweet Potatoes

• Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and peel the skin off.
• Cut them into bite-sized pieces (about 2–3 cm thick).
• Soak the sweet potato pieces in cold water for 10–15 minutes to remove excess starch. (This helps make them crispier!)

2️⃣ Deep-Frying the Sweet Potatoes

• Drain the soaked sweet potatoes and pat them dry with a paper towel.
• Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat (160–170℃ or 320–340℉).
• Fry the sweet potatoes until they turn golden brown and crispy.
• Remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel.

3️⃣ Making the Sweet Glaze

• In a pan, combine 3 tbsp sugar, 3 tbsp corn syrup, 1 tbsp water, and a pinch of salt.
• Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar melts and forms a golden caramel.
• Be careful not to overcook, or the glaze will harden too quickly!

4️⃣ Coating the Sweet Potatoes

• Add the fried sweet potatoes into the caramel glaze and quickly toss them to coat evenly.
• Sprinkle with black sesame seeds for a finishing touch.
• Let them cool slightly before serving.

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🍠 How to Enjoy Goguma Mattang to the Fullest!

✅ Enjoy them warm for the best crispy and sweet texture!
✅ To prevent them from sticking together, place them on parchment paper after coating.
✅ For extra crunch, add some chopped nuts like almonds or peanuts.

Now, you have a perfect homemade Korean sweet potato candy that’s both crispy and delicious!
Give it a try and let me know how it turns out in the comments. 💛😊