Description
Gamja jorim, or soy braised potatoes, is a common side dish (banchan) in Korean cuisine. It’s crispy on the outside, but velvety soft inside and coated with a sweet and salty glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp oil
- 500g baby potatoes
- salt to taste
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp rice syrup (sub corn syrup or sugar)
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Scrub the baby potatoes clean and dry completely (wet potatoes will splatter!). Heat a large pan with high sides on medium high and add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the potatoes and season with salt. Cook uncovered for about 5 minutes until it reaches a light golden brown color. Shake the pan occasionally for even cooking.
- Now cover with a lid and “steam” the potatoes on medium to medium high for about 10 minutes, or until soft. The time will vary based on the size of your potatoes. Shake the pan occasionally and test with a toothpick for doneness. The toothpick should easily pierce the potato when cooked through.
- Once the potatoes are soft, add the soy sauce, rice syrup and minced garlic to the pan. Reduce the heat to medium low, mix well and let the sauce caramelize. Adjust the heat as needed to prevent the sauce from burning. Once the sauce turns into a sticky glaze, it’s done! Plate and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Cuisine: Korean food
Keywords: korean food, gamja jorim, soy braised potatoes, potatoes