Honey-Ginger Glazed Korean Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Sesame Seeds

Name: Honey-Ginger Glazed Korean Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Sesame Seeds
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Side Dish
Ingredients: Korean sweet potatoes; Vegetable oil; Salt; Honey; Soy sauce; Rice vinegar; Fresh ginger; Sesame oil; Sesame seeds

A sweet and savory side dish with an Asian flair.

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

1 h 15 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes

Korean sweet potatoes

2 lbs, peeled and cut into thick wedges

Vegetable oil

2 tbsp

Salt

1/2 tsp

Honey-Ginger Glaze

Honey

1/4 cup

Soy sauce

2 tbsp

Rice vinegar

1 tbsp

Fresh ginger

1 tbsp, grated

Sesame oil

1 tsp

Toasted Sesame Seeds

Sesame seeds

2 tbsp

Preparation

Preparing the Sweet Potatoes

Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Toss Potatoes

Toss sweet potato wedges with vegetable oil and salt.

Arrange on Sheet

Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Making the Honey-Ginger Glaze

Combine Ingredients

In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and sesame oil.

Heat and Stir

Stir until the mixture is well combined and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

For a spicier kick, add a dash of red pepper flakes to the glaze.

Set Aside

Remove from heat and set aside.

Make sure not to overheat the glaze to prevent it from becoming too sticky.

Cooking Process

Roasting Sweet Potatoes

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly golden.

Glazing

Brush the roasted sweet potatoes with the honey-ginger glaze and return to the oven for another 5 minutes.

Toasting Sesame Seeds

In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds until golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes.

Plating & Serving

Honey-Ginger Glazed Korean Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Sesame Seeds

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Plating & Serving

Arrange the glazed sweet potato wedges on a serving platter, drizzle any remaining glaze over the top, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

Sauce Pairings

Extra honey-ginger glaze

Serve additional glaze on the side for dipping

Garnishes & Accompaniments

Chopped scallionsThinly sliced red chilies

Perfect Sides

Steamed jasmine rice

Lightly sautéed bok choy

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Honey-Ginger Glazed Korean Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Sesame Seeds

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes

Honey-Ginger Glaze

Toasted Sesame Seeds

Preparation

Preparing the Sweet Potatoes

Preheat Oven

Toss Potatoes

Arrange on Sheet

Making the Honey-Ginger Glaze

Combine Ingredients

Heat and Stir

Set Aside

Cooking Process

Roasting Sweet Potatoes

Glazing

Toasting Sesame Seeds

Plating & Serving

Honey-Ginger Glazed Korean Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Sesame Seeds

Plating & Serving

Sauce Pairings

Garnishes & Accompaniments

Perfect Sides

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