Korean Sweet Potato Latte
Goguma latte is a Korean sweet potato drink made by blending peeled roasted sweet potato with half the milk into a smooth puree, then combining it with the remaining milk in a pot and warming gently over medium-low heat. Using a fire-roasted or oven-baked sweet potato rather than a boiled one yields a significantly deeper sweetness from the caramelized sugars. Vanilla extract softens the starchy quality of the potato and makes the texture smoother, while a pinch of salt defines the edges of the sweetness. Cinnamon dusted on top blends with the earthy sweet potato aroma in each sip.
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Instructions
- 1
Peel and mash the roasted sweet potato.
- 2
Blend sweet potato with half of the milk until smooth.
- 3
Transfer to a pot and add remaining milk, honey, salt, and vanilla.
- 4
Heat over medium-low for 5 minutes while stirring.
- 5
Pour into cups and finish with cinnamon.
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