Yeo Kyung-ok's Candied Sweet Potatoes
Fried using the sweet potato's natural starch without a coating, then coated in melted sugar syrup to create a delicate, thread-like pull—this is a traditional Chinese-style sweet potato pats.
Ingredients needed 3 servings
Recipe
Cooking tips
- Always use a clean pan when making the sugar syrup—otherwise, sugar may not dissolve properly and can crystallize or burn.
- When transferring the sugared sweet potatoes to the plate, space them apart so they don’t stick together; this ensures clean separation after cooling.
- For a crisper texture, briefly dip the finished pats into cold or ice water just before eating—this causes the sugar coating to harden instantly, enhancing crunchiness.
Recommended for
- Those who want to make a proper sweet potato pats with a taenghuro-like crisp exterior and moist interior.
- Parents looking for a sweet and healthy homemade snack for children.
- Those wanting to create a high-quality dessert with minimal ingredients (sweet potato, sugar).
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