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Korean Sweet Potato garnished with sesame seeds and green onions in a gray bowl

Korean Sweet Potato

5 from 1 vote
a perfect blend of spiciness and sweetness. Pair with grilled meats, steamed rice, or plant-based options for a delightful feast.
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Sweet and Savory, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 218kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 medium-sized sweet potatoes cut into cubes
  • 1/4 cup Gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
  • 2-3 green onions finely chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Peel the sweet potatoes if you would like (I left the skins on to add texture) and cut them into cubes of roughly equal size.
    3 medium-sized sweet potatoes
  • In a bowl, mix together Gochujang, soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, grated ginger, and toasted sesame oil. Adjust the sweetness and spiciness according to your taste.
    1/4 cup Gochujang, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp fresh ginger, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • Place the sweet potato cubes in a large bowl. Pour the Gochujang sauce over the sweet potatoes and toss until they are well-coated. Season the sweet potatoes with salt and pepper to taste.
    Salt and pepper to taste
  • Spread the coated sweet potatoes evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased.
  • Roast the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until they are tender and slightly caramelized. Be sure to stir the sweet potatoes halfway through the cooking time for even roasting.
  • Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven. Garnish with sesame seeds and the chopped green onions. Serve hot.
    Sesame seeds for garnish, 2-3 green onions

Nutrition

Serving: 4servings | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 710mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 24081IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg