I wish I knew this Sweet Potato recipe earlier, kids love it too
I wish I knew this Sweet Potato recipe earlier, kids love it too is a easy Korean recipe that serves 4. 215 calories per serving. Recipe by Cooking Sky on YouTube.
Prep: 34 min | Cook: 28 min | Total: 1 hr 12 min
Cost: $25.58 total, $6.40 per serving
Ingredients
- 400 g Sweet Potatoes (peeled and cut into small bite‑size pieces)
- 100 g Glutinous Flour (also called sweet rice flour; gives a chewy texture)
- 20 g Granulated Sugar (adjust to taste)
- 120 ml Milk (whole or 2% milk; can use plant‑based milk)
- 10 g Toasted Sesame Seeds (for garnish; toast until golden)
- 30 ml Vegetable Cooking Oil (for shallow frying; use a neutral oil)
Instructions
Cut Sweet Potatoes
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into small, uniform pieces so they steam evenly.
Time: PT5M
Steam Sweet Potatoes
Place the cut sweet potatoes in a steamer basket, cover, and steam over boiling water for about 20 minutes, or until fork‑tender.
Time: PT20M
Mash Hot Sweet Potatoes
Transfer the hot potatoes to a large bowl and crush them while still hot using a dough roller (or a potato masher) until smooth.
Time: PT5M
Add Dry Ingredients
Sprinkle the glutinous flour and sugar over the mashed potatoes and stir briefly to combine.
Time: PT2M
Incorporate Milk and Knead
Slowly pour the milk into the mixture while stirring. Knead the dough by hand for 5–10 minutes until it becomes smooth and pliable.
Time: PT10M
Shape the Cakes
Roll the dough into a flat sheet, cut into small portions, roll each portion into a ball, then flatten into circles about 1 cm thick.
Time: PT10M
Add Sesame Garnish
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds evenly over the top of each flattened cake.
Time: PT2M
Heat Oil
Add cooking oil to a frying pan and heat over low heat until it reaches 140 °C (use a thermometer).
Time: PT2M
Temperature: 140°C
Fry the Cakes
Place the cakes in the pan, fry for about 3 minutes on the first side, then flip and fry another 3 minutes until both sides are golden brown.
Time: PT6M
Temperature: 140°C
Serve
Remove the cakes with a spatula, let them rest a minute, then serve warm.
Time: PT0M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 215
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 45 g
- Fat
- 5 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Gluten‑free if using rice flour
Allergens: Milk, Sesame
Last updated: April 19, 2026






