Description
Korean Braised Potatoes, also known as Gamja Jorim, is a savory and slightly sweet side dish made by simmering baby potatoes in a flavorful soy-based glaze. This popular Korean recipe features tender potatoes coated in a rich sauce with hints of garlic, honey, and sesame, garnished with green onions and toasted sesame seeds for a delightful finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1 1/2 lb baby potatoes
- 2 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
Sauce and Seasoning
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Cooking
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 stalk green onion (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the glaze: In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, mirin, sesame oil, and ground black pepper. Mix well to create a flavorful glaze that will coat the potatoes.
- Cook the potatoes: Place the baby potatoes in a pot with water and add the white vinegar. Boil them for 12-15 minutes until they are tender when pierced with a fork but still whole.
- Drain and pan-fry: Drain the boiled potatoes thoroughly. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add the potatoes. Fry them until they develop a golden brown crust, turning occasionally for even color.
- Simmer with glaze: Pour the prepared soy glaze into the skillet with the potatoes. Reduce heat slightly and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and caramelizes around the potatoes, about 5-6 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat, then sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top. Serve warm as a delicious side dish to complement any Korean meal.
Notes
- Using baby potatoes ensures quick cooking and tender texture. If using larger potatoes, cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- Adjust the amount of honey for desired sweetness.
- Mirin adds a mild sweetness and depth, but you can substitute with a small amount of sugar if unavailable.
- Be careful not to overcook the potatoes during boiling to avoid them becoming too soft for pan-frying.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the glaze.
