Korean
Korean - Street Food and Snacks
Gun Goguma
Chef's Menu Description
An enticing artisan creation, freshly prepared with vibrant seasoning and served with complementary accompaniments.
Ingredients
- • 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 1kg), unpeeled
- • 2 cups water, for washing
- • 1 tsp vegetable oil
- • 1/4 tsp salt
- • 1 tbsp honey or 2 tbsp melted butter, for serving (optional)
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat completely dry; do not peel.
2
Phase 2
Rub the skins lightly with vegetable oil and sprinkle with salt so they blister and caramelise.
3
Phase 3
Roast in a 200C (400F) oven or over charcoal, turning every 15 minutes, until syrupy juices leak from the skin, 50-60 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Wrap in foil or paper and rest 5 minutes to let the sugars soften the flesh.
5
Phase 5
Split open, drizzle with honey or butter if desired, and eat hot.