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Sweet potato mattang

Name: Sweet potato mattang
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Korea
Ingredients: 500 g sweet potato, bite-size chunks; 1.5 tbsp neutral oil; 60 g sugar; 2 tbsp water; 1 tsp black sesame seeds

Sweet potato mattang in a practical home-cooking adaptation, with clear everyday steps.

Prep15 min

Cook30 min

Yield4 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

4 portions

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Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

Let’s make it.

Heat oven to 210°C and toss sweet potato with oil on a lined tray.
Roast 25–30 minutes, turning once, until tender and lightly crisp.
Heat sugar and water in a clean frying pan without stirring until light amber; remove from heat.
Carefully toss warm potatoes in caramel, sprinkle with sesame and separate on parchment; cool before eating.

A little kitchen note

Untested editorial adaptation. Roasted adaptation; caramel is extremely hot and must cool before serving.

Allergen notes

Sesame. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

Use a food thermometer where relevant. For handling and storage, see our cooking basics and official food-safety links.

A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/4 of the recipe)

Energy: 216 kcal
Protein: 2.1 g
Carbs: 40.2 g
Fat: 5.7 g
Fibre: 3.8 g
Total sugar: 20.3 g
Sodium: 69 mg

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Approximate generic ingredient estimates. Brands, edible portions and cooking change values.

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