Korean Braised Potatoes (Gamja Jorim)
Korean braised potatoes (gamja jorim) are a quick and easy Korean side dish made with baby potatoes coated in a sweet and savory glaze.
Servings 5 servings
Calories 214kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb Baby Potatoes washed
- 2 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
Braising Liquid
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 stalk Green onion chopped
Instructions
- Make braising liquid. In a small mixing bowl, add the soy sauce, mirin, honey, garlic, black pepper, water and sesame oil. Mix until combined.
- Cook the potatoes. Bring a large pot of water and a splash of vinegar to a boil over medium high heat. Add the potatoes, cover and cook for 12-15 minutes or until tender when you poke it with a fork. Drain, dry and set aside.
- Pan fry the potatoes. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until hot. Pan fry the potatoes for about 4 minutes or until golden brown.
- Add the braising liquid. Add the braising liquid and toss until combined. Simmer the sauce and stir frequently until the sauce has thickened about 5-6 minutes.
- Garnish. Turn off the heat, mix in the sesame seeds and green onion and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 722mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg