Description
Korean Braised Potatoes, or Gamja Jorim, is a delightful dish that combines tender potatoes with a savory-sweet sauce of soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and adds a comforting touch to any meal. With its umami flavor and versatility, you can enjoy it as a side dish or main vegetarian attraction. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this simple yet flavorful Korean classic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Peel and cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Rinse under cold water to remove excess starch.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add the potato pieces to the skillet and stir for about two minutes to coat with oil and garlic.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and water; pour over the potatoes in the skillet.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes or until fork-tender, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer to plates or a serving platter and drizzle with remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Braised
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg