Honey-Ginger Sweet Potatoes with Toasted Sesame

Caramelized sweet-potato wedges roast in sesame oil with honey and sharp ginger, finished with toasted sesame and a spark of gochugaru. They echo the kimjang courtyards of Brine Before the Mountain Frost, when autumn labor turned whole yards red for the freeze ahead.

Serves 4

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Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 scallions
• 0.5 tsp coarse salt
• 0.5 tsp gochugaru

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan with parchment.
2. 2Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch wedges, toss with sesame oil, salt, and gochugaru, then spread in a single layer.
3. 3Roast for 30 minutes, turning once, until caramelized and tender.
4. 4While roasting, mince the ginger and thinly slice the scallions.
5. 5Remove potatoes from oven, immediately drizzle with honey and sprinkle with ginger and toasted sesame seeds, tossing gently to coat.
6. 6Garnish with sliced scallions and serve warm.