What is Korean sweet potato?

Korean sweet potato, called goguma, is a sweet potato variety with reddish-purple skin and pale yellow flesh that is firm, dense and naturally sweet. It is widely roasted, steamed or baked in Korea.

What does Korean sweet potato taste like?

Korean sweet potato tastes sweet and slightly nutty, with a dry, fluffy-to-creamy texture depending on how it is cooked. Roasting concentrates its sweetness and gives the skin a caramelized edge.

How do you cook Korean sweet potato?

Korean sweet potato can be roasted whole in the oven at about 400 F until soft, steamed for 20 to 30 minutes, or microwaved. Frozen roasted products such as Haetae Roasted Sweet Potatoes only need to be reheated.

Is Korean sweet potato the same as regular sweet potato?

Korean sweet potato is a type of sweet potato, but it differs from the orange-fleshed varieties common in U.S. stores. It has a drier, denser, more chestnut-like flesh and a pale yellow color.

Can you eat the skin of Korean sweet potato?

Yes, the skin of Korean sweet potato is edible once the potato is washed well. Many people eat roasted goguma with the skin on, while some peel it for candied or mashed dishes.

How should I store Korean sweet potato?

Fresh Korean sweet potato keeps best in a cool, dark, dry place and should not be refrigerated raw. Frozen roasted sweet potatoes should stay frozen until you are ready to reheat them.

What is Korean sweet potato used for besides roasting?

Korean sweet potato is used for goguma mattang (candied sweet potato), sweet potato latte, steamed buns, bread and fried snacks. Its starch is also made into glass noodles for japchae, such as Assi Sweet Potato Japchae Noodles.

Where can I buy Korean sweet potato near me?

Weee! carries Korean-style sweet potato products such as Haetae Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Green Hat Roasted Sweet Potato and Mini Sweet Potatoes in a microwaveable pack. Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options.

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Top 5 products for Korean Sweet Potato

#1

Haetae Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Frozen 800 g

Haetae Roasted Sweet Potatoes are fully roasted Korean-style sweet potatoes sold frozen in an 800 g bag. Reheat in the oven, air fryer or microwave for a soft, sweet snack or side dish.

$6.56 - $8.29

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Kimmy
I'm repurchasing this after a long time. It's good for a quick snack.
K.......
I bought these to share with my dog when he doesn't feel like cooking, and they are sweet and really delicious~ Definitely buying them again!
쪼물이
It's delicious, so I'm reordering!!
Lia
super convenient and not cheap but not insanely expensive
Natsu
It came in a pack of 6. It tasted pretty good even after thawing naturally.
지은지은
This is a real gem. If you want to eat Korean-style sweet potatoes, this is the best.
Emerald Green
This is my first time ordering and trying this Roasted Sweet Potato. I heat them up in the microwave and tastes like homemade. Not too sweet just perfectly done. Definitely will reorder.
JennyYang
It’s soooo hard to find these anywhere! Easy way to add healthy carbs to your meals!
jm
pretty good and convenient, would buy again. don’t overcook it
Kenthejapsmart
This is a very good quality package and it's huge bag. We heated this in the air flyer and turned out fantastic. It was sweet, dense, and tasty! Definitely get some more in the future!

#2

Green Hat Roasted Sweet Potato, Frozen

Green Hat Roasted Sweet Potato is a frozen, ready-to-reheat roasted goguma. It suits a quick sweet snack or breakfast and needs no peeling or prep before warming.

$8.99 - $10.49

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K.......
I think it would be good to eat when you're feeling a bit hungry. I like the individual packaging, the sweet taste, and the neat design. I will buy it again~
지은지은
This is how it came packaged. I microwaved it for 3 minutes; the edges were a bit dry, but the inside was really delicious! The size was decent too.
밑
It's convenient because it's individually packaged. Moist and sweet sweet potatoes!
Kashdown
It's super sweet! Convenient, I'll definitely buy it again.
sika
Sweeter than I expected! Much tastier than I thought! And the sweet potatoes are individually packaged, so convenient! Just heat it up in the microwave and you're ready to go! Super convenient! I'll definitely repurchase.
NicoleBillings
I bought these expecting them to be american sweet potatoes. I was happily surprised that they aren't! They are the japanese variety, and incredibly delicious. Worth the price!
tamscends
Great quality
Kristine
Very tasty sweet potatoes. Comes individually wrapped for convenience and space-saving so you can take them out of the bag and put them in the freezer to heat one or two at a time. Precooked potatoes that just need butter and salt after cooking.
Jenny
It's so delicious that I bought it again for the second time.
Anna in DC
Great amount ! Second purchase

#3

Mini Sweet Potatoes, Microwaveable Pack 1 lb

Mini Sweet Potatoes in a 1 lb microwaveable pack are small, uniform tubers that cook quickly. Microwave them in the pack for an easy side dish or a simple roasted-style snack.

$2.99 - $6.29

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YH
They were too small last time, but this time the size is decent and they are delicious.
parksu0628
It was delicious, so I bought it again. I'm going to eat it for breakfast.
sujiberry
It's fresh and good~ It's been a while since I bought this.
weee.16576454
perfect for microwave! delicious!!!
weee.18483443
Great prices and fast delivery
weee.14385083
I bought this before and it was delicious, so I'm buying it again!
weee.14385083
It was a small but sweet and fluffy sweet potato.
JeesooCorr
It's a good size and clean. It's sweet!
Jie Zhao
Mini purple sweet potatoes, 1 pound, not very big.
HH
It's small in size, easy to microwave, and convenient.

#4

Sweet Potato Gift Pack 10 lb

Sweet Potato Gift Pack is a 10 lb box of sweet potatoes suited to roasting, steaming or baking in quantity. A good choice for families, sharing or stocking up for goguma recipes.

$26.99 - $31.99

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RedB
A large box of fresh, sweet potato starch
Ruoyu
The quality is very good, the pieces are almost all the same size, they have been baked, and the taste is also very good.
eunhaeane
This is the 4th box I bought. Good QualIty all four. I hope this batch is as sweet as the others.
LisaLin
23 sweet potatoes !
Bread
The sweet potatoes I bought in mid-September were already very sweet.
C。
It's probably a Japanese variety; it's quite sweet and delicious.
jiyoun.yoo.ny
I bought it well because it was on sale. I wanted to buy chestnut sweet potatoes, and I'm glad I did.
Min
It's been a while since I repurchased this. Sweet potato prices have gone up a lot.
Weee 8282
It's a good size to grill in an air fryer.
weee.8263837
first time for this so freaf and alot

#5

Jeollanam-do Half Dried Sweet Potato 60 g

Jeollanam-do Half Dried Sweet Potato is a soft, chewy Korean sweet potato snack with concentrated sweetness. Eat it straight from the pack or warm it lightly for a chewier texture.

$2.99 - $3.99

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mnm
It's one of my favorite snacks! It's so good
Kimmy
It's good as a simple snack.
Ryan
Very Delicious! right amount of Dry to undried level. very good snack if you like sweet Potato!
K.......
My dog loves it so much. It’s a bit pricey, but it’s really delicious and sweet. I like it even more because it doesn’t taste artificial.
K.......
Wow!!! I bought this to share with my dog, but you included two extra as a bonus~ It feels like a surprise event, so I'm so happy~ Thank you always for the good product, good price, and fast delivery.
2018FCFAA10057
These semi-dried sweet potato chips have an amazing texture! They're not crispy, but rather soft, chewy, and you can taste the natural sweetness of the sweet potato. The ingredients are simple and healthy. The perfect substitute when you're craving something sweet!
K.......
Delicious sweet potatoes~ I'm enjoying them with my dog.
K.......
I used to buy this often when I was in Korea, so it's really great that I can eat it in the U.S. too. The portion is small, but it's really delicious.
weee.12125466
The portion is a bit small, but it's delicious.
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It's so delicious!!

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Frequently asked questions

What is Korean sweet potato?
Korean sweet potato, called goguma, is a sweet potato variety with reddish-purple skin and pale yellow flesh that is firm, dense and naturally sweet. It is widely roasted, steamed or baked in Korea.
How do you cook Korean sweet potato?
Korean sweet potato can be roasted whole in the oven at about 400 F until soft, steamed for 20 to 30 minutes, or microwaved. Frozen roasted products such as Haetae Roasted Sweet Potatoes only need to be reheated.
Can you eat the skin of Korean sweet potato?
Yes, the skin of Korean sweet potato is edible once the potato is washed well. Many people eat roasted goguma with the skin on, while some peel it for candied or mashed dishes.
What is Korean sweet potato used for besides roasting?
Korean sweet potato is used for goguma mattang (candied sweet potato), sweet potato latte, steamed buns, bread and fried snacks. Its starch is also made into glass noodles for japchae, such as Assi Sweet Potato Japchae Noodles.

What does Korean sweet potato taste like?
Korean sweet potato tastes sweet and slightly nutty, with a dry, fluffy-to-creamy texture depending on how it is cooked. Roasting concentrates its sweetness and gives the skin a caramelized edge.
Is Korean sweet potato the same as regular sweet potato?
Korean sweet potato is a type of sweet potato, but it differs from the orange-fleshed varieties common in U.S. stores. It has a drier, denser, more chestnut-like flesh and a pale yellow color.
How should I store Korean sweet potato?
Fresh Korean sweet potato keeps best in a cool, dark, dry place and should not be refrigerated raw. Frozen roasted sweet potatoes should stay frozen until you are ready to reheat them.
Where can I buy Korean sweet potato near me?
Weee! carries Korean-style sweet potato products such as Haetae Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Green Hat Roasted Sweet Potato and Mini Sweet Potatoes in a microwaveable pack. Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options.

Kimmy
I'm repurchasing this after a long time. It's good for a quick snack.
K.......
I bought these to share with my dog when he doesn't feel like cooking, and they are sweet and really delicious~ Definitely buying them again!
쪼물이
It's delicious, so I'm reordering!!
Lia
super convenient and not cheap but not insanely expensive
Natsu
It came in a pack of 6. It tasted pretty good even after thawing naturally.
지은지은
This is a real gem. If you want to eat Korean-style sweet potatoes, this is the best.
Emerald Green
This is my first time ordering and trying this Roasted Sweet Potato. I heat them up in the microwave and tastes like homemade. Not too sweet just perfectly done. Definitely will reorder.
JennyYang
It’s soooo hard to find these anywhere! Easy way to add healthy carbs to your meals!
jm
pretty good and convenient, would buy again. don’t overcook it
Kenthejapsmart
This is a very good quality package and it's huge bag. We heated this in the air flyer and turned out fantastic. It was sweet, dense, and tasty! Definitely get some more in the future!
K.......
I think it would be good to eat when you're feeling a bit hungry. I like the individual packaging, the sweet taste, and the neat design. I will buy it again~
지은지은
This is how it came packaged. I microwaved it for 3 minutes; the edges were a bit dry, but the inside was really delicious! The size was decent too.
밑
It's convenient because it's individually packaged. Moist and sweet sweet potatoes!
Kashdown
It's super sweet! Convenient, I'll definitely buy it again.
sika
Sweeter than I expected! Much tastier than I thought! And the sweet potatoes are individually packaged, so convenient! Just heat it up in the microwave and you're ready to go! Super convenient! I'll definitely repurchase.
NicoleBillings
I bought these expecting them to be american sweet potatoes. I was happily surprised that they aren't! They are the japanese variety, and incredibly delicious. Worth the price!
tamscends
Great quality
Kristine
Very tasty sweet potatoes. Comes individually wrapped for convenience and space-saving so you can take them out of the bag and put them in the freezer to heat one or two at a time. Precooked potatoes that just need butter and salt after cooking.
Jenny
It's so delicious that I bought it again for the second time.
Anna in DC
Great amount ! Second purchase
YH
They were too small last time, but this time the size is decent and they are delicious.
parksu0628
It was delicious, so I bought it again. I'm going to eat it for breakfast.
sujiberry
It's fresh and good~ It's been a while since I bought this.
weee.16576454
perfect for microwave! delicious!!!
weee.18483443
Great prices and fast delivery
weee.14385083
I bought this before and it was delicious, so I'm buying it again!
weee.14385083
It was a small but sweet and fluffy sweet potato.
JeesooCorr
It's a good size and clean. It's sweet!
Jie Zhao
Mini purple sweet potatoes, 1 pound, not very big.
HH
It's small in size, easy to microwave, and convenient.
RedB
A large box of fresh, sweet potato starch
Ruoyu
The quality is very good, the pieces are almost all the same size, they have been baked, and the taste is also very good.
eunhaeane
This is the 4th box I bought. Good QualIty all four. I hope this batch is as sweet as the others.
LisaLin
23 sweet potatoes !
Bread
The sweet potatoes I bought in mid-September were already very sweet.
C。
It's probably a Japanese variety; it's quite sweet and delicious.
jiyoun.yoo.ny
I bought it well because it was on sale. I wanted to buy chestnut sweet potatoes, and I'm glad I did.
Min
It's been a while since I repurchased this. Sweet potato prices have gone up a lot.
Weee 8282
It's a good size to grill in an air fryer.
weee.8263837
first time for this so freaf and alot
mnm
It's one of my favorite snacks! It's so good
Kimmy
It's good as a simple snack.
Ryan
Very Delicious! right amount of Dry to undried level. very good snack if you like sweet Potato!
K.......
My dog loves it so much. It’s a bit pricey, but it’s really delicious and sweet. I like it even more because it doesn’t taste artificial.
K.......
Wow!!! I bought this to share with my dog, but you included two extra as a bonus~ It feels like a surprise event, so I'm so happy~ Thank you always for the good product, good price, and fast delivery.
2018FCFAA10057
These semi-dried sweet potato chips have an amazing texture! They're not crispy, but rather soft, chewy, and you can taste the natural sweetness of the sweet potato. The ingredients are simple and healthy. The perfect substitute when you're craving something sweet!
K.......
Delicious sweet potatoes~ I'm enjoying them with my dog.
K.......
I used to buy this often when I was in Korea, so it's really great that I can eat it in the U.S. too. The portion is small, but it's really delicious.
weee.12125466
The portion is a bit small, but it's delicious.
weee.12125466
It's so delicious!!