Sweet Potato Korean Rice Cake (Goguma Tteok): Dangerously Delicious Chewy & Crispy Treat!
A Recipe So Addictive, You’ll Want to Eat All Your Sweet Potatoes!
Have leftover sweet potatoes lying around? This recipe is the perfect way to transform them into an extraordinary snack! Featuring a delightful contrast between a crispy exterior and a chewy, gooey interior, coupled with a wonderful sweetness, you won’t be able to stop after just one bite. It’s perfect for kids’ snacks or as a nostalgic treat for adults!
Main Ingredients- 1 medium sweet potato
- 5 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 3 tablespoons potato starch
- Shredded mozzarella cheese, as needed
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Wash the sweet potato thoroughly and steam it in a steamer basket with a lid for about 10-15 minutes. Starting with cold water helps the sweet potato cook evenly and become very soft inside. Test for doneness by piercing it with a chopstick; it should go in easily.
Step 2
While the sweet potato is still warm, peel off the skin. Place the peeled sweet potato in a bowl and mash it until smooth using a fork or a potato masher. Mashing while warm will yield a smoother texture.
Step 3
To the mashed sweet potato, add 1 tablespoon of sugar and 3 tablespoons of potato starch. Knead the mixture with your hands until it forms a cohesive, chewy dough. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
Step 4
Divide the dough into bite-sized portions and flatten them into round discs. Place about 1 tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese in the center of each disc. Carefully wrap the dough around the cheese, sealing it tightly to prevent leakage, and shape it into a round ball.
Step 5
Now, let’s make the delicious caramel sauce. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil and 4 tablespoons of sugar. Stir continuously until the sugar completely dissolves and turns into a light caramel color. Be careful not to burn it; once it reaches a nice amber hue, reduce the heat to very low.
Step 6
Carefully add the prepared sweet potato balls to the pan with the melted caramel sauce. Gently toss them to coat evenly. Pan-fry over low heat, turning occasionally, until both sides are golden brown and slightly crispy. This creates the delightful contrast of textures.
Step 7
Transfer the cooked sweet potato tteok onto parchment paper and let it cool slightly. While delicious when warm, letting it cool a bit will enhance the crispy exterior and chewy interior. These are dangerously delicious sweet potato treats, with a crispy outside and a soft, gooey center that will captivate your taste buds!
Step 8
Once you have formed the sweet potato dough, heat a pan with oil over medium heat. Pan-fry the dough balls on both sides until golden brown and slightly crispy. This step ensures a nice crispiness on the outside while the cheese inside melts, making it even more delicious. (Note: This step can be combined with the caramel sauce step if preferred).
