South Korea has been inspiring the world for years with its approach to beauty care and a healthy lifestyle. The phenomenon of the so -called K-Beauty also aroused interest in the Korean diet and unusual Asian drinks, which instead of artificially stimulated, provide the body with nutrients. Recently, in Seulian cafes, it reigns Goguma Latte – a drink based on sweet potatoes. It has a creamy consistency and a natural, sweet taste.
Goguma latte, despite the name, has no coffee. It was created from a combination of baked, sweet potatoes and milk. He appeared in the cafe menu in South Korea a few years ago, but he gained true popularity in the era of social media, when photos of the mugs of this purple began to appear on the web.
It is particularly popular in autumn and winterwhen Koreans are also looking for something warming, nutritious and light. Unlike ordinary coffee Goguma Latte does not increase the pressure or causes excessive stimulation – It is a calming drink, but at the same time filling and adding energy. Many Korean cafes serve it in glasses, not cups.
In the west, Goguma Latte has become fashionable thanks to culinary bloggers and influencers. The popularity of the drink is also the result of easier access to sweet potatoes and growing awareness of their health -promoting properties. Vegetables are rich in vitamins, fiber and antioxidants.
Why is Goguma Latte called the drink of beauty? All thanks to the richness of nutrients that have a direct impact on the condition of the skin and the whole body. Sweet potatoes are a source of beta-carotene, vitamins C and E, which support collagen production, They protect the skin against free radicals and slow down the aging process.
Vegetables also contain dietary fiber, which It improves digestion and helps to keep a flat stomach. Their composition lies potassium, regulating the body’s water management. This prevents swellingwhich cause discomfort. Goguma Latte is characterized by a low glycemic index, so provides long -term energy without sudden blood sugar jumps.
It is an ideal drink for people who want to limit caffeine, but need something filling for morning or afternoon tea. Thanks to the natural sweetness of the sweet potato, latte does not require the addition of sugar, which makes them ideal for people who care about the line. In Korea, it is often a second breakfast or a healthy snack, and Dietitians recommend a drink to people struggling with skin problems and fatigue.
Preparation of Goguma Latte at home is very simple and does not require special skills. It is enough and then blend it with warm milk – cow or vegetable. If you like sweet drinks, you can add a little honey or vanilla for the aroma. The slimming and improving properties of this potion will be up to a pinch of cinnamon. Some also add almond flakes and espresso, which – in the morning – are to additionally stimulate them.
Ingredients:
- medium purple sweet potato (it can also be white or orange),
- 250 ml of milk (warm, cow or vegetable) + 120 ml of milk (to be foaming),
- Optional: a teaspoon of honey, a pinch of cinnamon, a drop of vanilla extract, espresso.
Method of performance:
Peel the sweet potato, wash and cut into pieces. Transfer to a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake at 200 degrees Celsius for about 40 minutes (until tender).
Transfer to a blender cup, pour in the previously heated 250 ml of milk (it is only to be warm, not boiling). Blend into smooth, velvety purée.
If you want, add honey, cinnamon, vanilla or espresso and mix. Pour the drink into a glass or cup.
120 ml of milk in a foam for fluffy foam. If you do not have such equipment, simply heat the milk to about 60 degrees Celsius (do not bring to a boil), and then beat them vigorously with a whisk, blender or mixer to obtain foam. Transfer the foam to the top of Latte with a teaspoon. Serve immediately while hot.
You can also give Goguma Latte cold. In this case, proceed according to the above provision, but after baking and mixing the sweet potato, put the mass to cool. Do not heat the milk and add to the cooled purée. Transfer to a glass with ice cubes. Apply foam or add more cold milk (e.g. almond for taste). Drink right away.
Goguma Latte is a Korean alternative to coffee, which combines a unique taste with strong health -promoting properties. It is a filling, warming and rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidant drink that is worth trying at least once.
Source: NowowoPoje.pl, Viva.pl
