Description
Korean Braised Potatoes, also known as Gamja Jorim, deliver a comforting blend of sweet and savory flavors. This simple yet impressive dish features tender potatoes simmered in a luscious sauce that will have everyone at your table asking for seconds. Perfect as a side dish or snack, these delightful gems are sure to become a new favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb small potatoes (baby or new)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 cup water
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly and leave the skins on for added flavor.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and add sesame oil. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the potatoes to the pan, stirring to coat with garlic until slightly golden.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, and water; pour over the potatoes.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Remove from heat, drizzle with additional sesame oil, and garnish with green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg