Kimchi-Honey Glazed Sweet Potato Fritters with Gochugaru Crumble
These fritters offer a delightful fusion of sweet and savory, featuring tender sweet potato encasing a spicy kimchi filling. A sticky kimchi-honey glaze coats the crispy exterior, complemented by a fiery gochugaru crumble for an extra layer of texture and heat.

Prep Time
75 min
Difficulty
Hard
Servings
4
Calories
350 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Peel and boil the sweet potatoes until fork-tender. Drain and mash them in a large bowl. (15 minutes)
~15 min - 2
Finely chop the kimchi. Add the chopped kimchi, glutinous rice flour, all-purpose flour, water, and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix until well combined and a sticky dough forms. (5 minutes)
~5 min - 3
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Form small, flattened discs from the sweet potato mixture, about 2 inches in diameter. (10 minutes)
~10 min - 4
Carefully place the fritters in the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and place on a plate lined with paper towels. (8 minutes)
~8 min - 5
While the fritters are frying, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, combine honey and 1 tablespoon of gochugaru. Heat gently until the honey is liquefied and the gochugaru is infused. (3 minutes)
~3 min - 6
Prepare the crumble by mixing the remaining 1 tablespoon of gochugaru with sesame seeds in a small bowl. (1 minute)
~1 min - 7
Brush the warm fritters generously with the honey-gochugaru glaze. Immediately sprinkle with the gochugaru-sesame seed crumble. (3 minutes)
~3 min - 8
Serve warm. (0 minutes)
Tips
- Ensure the kimchi is well-drained before chopping to prevent the fritter dough from becoming too wet.
- For an extra crispy texture, you can double-fry the fritters: fry them once until lightly golden, then chill for 10 minutes before frying again until deeply golden brown.
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