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Honey-Ginger Glazed Korean Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Sesame Seeds

Name: Honey-Ginger Glazed Korean Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Sesame Seeds
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Side Dish
Ingredients: Korean sweet potatoes, 2 lbs, peeled and cut into thick wedges; Vegetable oil, 2 tbsp; Salt, 1/2 tsp; Honey, 1/4 cup; Soy sauce, 2 tbsp; Rice vinegar, 1 tbsp; Fresh ginger, 1 tbsp, grated; Sesame oil, 1 tsp; Sesame seeds, 2 tbsp

These honey-ginger glazed sweet potatoes are roasted to perfection and finished with toasted sesame seeds for an irresistible Korean-inspired side dish.

4.2(61 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·November 11, 2025

Honey-Ginger Glazed Korean Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Sesame Seeds — Side Dish served and photographed from above

Prep

25 min

Cook

1 h 15 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Sweet Potatoes

Honey-Ginger Glaze

Toasted Sesame Seeds

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 376 kcal
Protein: 3.3 g
Carbs: 67.8 g
Fat: 10.5 g
Fiber: 8.1 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1503 kcal
Protein: 13.3 g
Carbs: 271.1 g
Fat: 42 g
Fiber: 32.2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Korean sweet potatoes 2 lbs, peeled and cut into thick wedges	830	8	195	0.5	30
Vegetable oil 2 tbsp	240	0	0	28	0
Salt 1/2 tsp	0	0	0	0	0
Honey 1/4 cup	260	0.2	70	0	0
Soy sauce 2 tbsp	20	2	1	0	0
Rice vinegar 1 tbsp	3	0	0.1	0	0
Fresh ginger 1 tbsp, grated	5	0.1	1	0	0.2
Sesame oil 1 tsp	40	0	0	4.5	0
Sesame seeds 2 tbsp	105	3	4	9	2

These nutrition values are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Sweet Potatoes

1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Toss Potatoes
Toss sweet potato wedges with vegetable oil and salt.
3
Arrange on Sheet
Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Making the Honey-Ginger Glaze

1
Combine Ingredients
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and sesame oil.
2
Heat and Stir
Stir until the mixture is well combined and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Tip: For a spicier kick, add a dash of red pepper flakes to the glaze.
3
Set Aside
Remove from heat and set aside.
Tip: Make sure not to overheat the glaze to prevent it from becoming too sticky.

How to Make Honey-Ginger Glazed Korean Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Sesame Seeds

Total time: 1 h 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Roasting Sweet Potatoes
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly golden.
2
Glazing
Brush the roasted sweet potatoes with the honey-ginger glaze and return to the oven for another 5 minutes.
3
Toasting Sesame Seeds
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds until golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes.