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Korean Gamja Jorim (Soy-Glazed Baby Potatoes)

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

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Korean Gamja Jorim (Soy-Glazed Baby Potatoes)
Prep
13 min
Cook
40 min
Difficulty
Easy
Serves
4

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Potatoes

  1. 1

    Rinse Potatoes

    Rinse the potatoes under cold water to remove any dirt.

  2. 2

    Halve or Quarter

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

  3. 3

    Pat Dry

    Pat dry with a paper towel to remove moisture.

Preparing the Glaze

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

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

  2. 2

    Dissolve Sugar

    Stir until the sugar has dissolved completely.

    Tip: Be cautious with sugar as it can burn quickly.

  3. 3

    Add Sesame Oil

    Add in the sesame oil and mix well.

    Tip: Adjust sugar for sweetness according to your taste preference.

How to Make Korean Gamja Jorim (Soy-Glazed Baby Potatoes)

Total time: 53 min · Yields 4 servings

  1. 1

    Cooking the Potatoes

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

  2. 2

    Simmering

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

  3. 3

    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.

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