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Korean Braised Potatoes (Gamja Jorim)

Tender baby potatoes braised in a savory-sweet soy garlic glaze, finished with sesame oil and seeds.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb baby potatoes washed
  • 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.75 cup water
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted
  • 2 tbsp green onions sliced

Equipment

  • Wide skillet or shallow pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a wide skillet over medium heat and lightly pan-fry potatoes until golden.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant.
  3. Pour in soy sauce, sugar, and water. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  5. Uncover and cook a few more minutes until sauce thickens and coats potatoes.
  6. Finish with sesame oil, sesame seeds, and green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 620mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.

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