Korean Gamja Jorim (Soy-Glazed Baby Potatoes)

Name: Korean Gamja Jorim (Soy-Glazed Baby Potatoes)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Side Dish
Ingredients: 1 lb baby potatoes; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 cups water; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp mirin; 1 tsp minced garlic; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 2 green onions

A sweet and savory Korean side dish

Enjoy this deliciously addictive Korean dish featuring baby potatoes glazed in a savory-sweet soy sauce that pairs perfectly with any meal.

40 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Potatoes

1 lb baby potatoes

washed and halved

2 tbsp vegetable oil

2 cups water

For the Soy Glaze

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup sugar

2 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp mirin

1 tsp minced garlic

1 tsp sesame oil

For the Garnish

1 tbsp sesame seeds

2 green onions

thinly sliced

Preparation

Preparing the Potatoes

Rinse Potatoes

Rinse the potatoes under cold water to remove any dirt.

Halve or Quarter

Halve or quarter the potatoes if they are larger, ensuring they are uniform in size.

Pat Dry

Pat dry with a paper towel to remove moisture.

Preparing the Glaze

Combine Ingredients

In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, mirin, and minced garlic.

Dissolve Sugar

Stir until the sugar has dissolved completely.

Be cautious with sugar as it can burn quickly.

Add Sesame Oil

Add in the sesame oil and mix well.

Adjust sugar for sweetness according to your taste preference.

Cooking Process

Cooking the Potatoes

Heat a large pan with vegetable oil over medium-high. Sauté the potatoes until they start to brown.

Simmering

Add water to the pan and turn the heat to medium. Allow the potatoes to cook and soften, about 20 minutes.

Glazing

Once water has evaporated, pour in the prepared soy glaze and stir to coat. Cook until the potatoes are fully glazed and the sauce is reduced.

Plating & Serving