Korean Braised Potatoes

Korean Braised Potatoes

25 min
4 servings

These Korean Braised Potatoes (Gamja Jorim) are easy to make in less that 15 minutes and so delicious!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb potato (washed and peeled)
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1/4 cup light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Directions

  1. 1

    Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into 1" pieces.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, garlic, sugar, water until combined.

  3. 3

    In a nonstick pan, heat 1 tbsp of neutral oil over medium high heat. Saute potatoes for 4-5 minutes until they begin to turn golden.

  4. 4

    Add sauce, simmer 5-6 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender but not mushy. If the sauce is too watery, turn the heat to high and let the sauce continue to reduce until caramelized.

  5. 5

    Finish with sesame oil and sesame seeds and enjoy!