Korean Fried Sweet Potato (Goguma Mattang)

Ingredients

• 2 medium Sweet Potatoes
• 2 cups Vegetable Oil
• 0.5 cup Sugar
• 2 tbsp Water
• 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 2.54 cm cubes.
2. 2Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 162.8°C (160°C).
3. 3Fry the sweet potato cubes in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
4. 4Remove the sweet potatoes from the oil and drain on paper towels.
5. 5In a separate pan, combine sugar and water over medium heat.
6. 6Cook until the sugar dissolves and forms a light caramel, about 3-5 minutes.
7. 7Add the fried sweet potatoes to the caramel and toss to coat evenly.
8. 8Transfer the coated sweet potatoes to a plate lined with parchment paper and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
9. 9Let cool slightly before serving.

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