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Gamja Jorim (Braised Potatoes)
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Gamja Jorim (Braised Potatoes)

Gamja Jorim is a Korean side dish featuring potato cubes braised in a savory and slightly sweet soy-based sauce with carrot, green chili peppers, and onion. The potatoes are cooked until tender but firm, soaking up the flavorful sauce, and finished with toasted sesame oil and seeds for aroma and texture.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds potato about 3 medium size
  • 1 carrot See note 1, about 3 ounces
  • 2 to 3 green chili pepper or 1/2 green bell pepper
  • 1/4 onion medium
  • 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
Braising liquid:
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or 2 T soy sauce and 1 T gochujang) See note 2
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine You can omit it if unavailable, or mirin
  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup Or use 1 tablespoon more sugar, or oligodang
  • 1 teaspoon  garlic minced
  • pinch black pepper
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame seed roasted

Instructions

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  1. Peel and cut potatoes into about 1-inch cubes. Cut the carrot, peppers, and onion into big chunks.
  2. In a small bowl, combine all the braising liquid ingredients except the sesame oil and seeds. Stir well.
  3. In a non-stick pan (or a small pot), sauté the potatoes in cooking oil over medium heat for 4 - 5 minutes, stirring occasionally so the potatoes don't stick to the pan.
  4. Add the sauce mix and bring it to a boil over high heat. Drop the carrot pieces in. Cover, and reduce the heat to medium and cook until the potatoes are almost cooked through (about 5 to 6 minutes, depending on the type or size of potatoes). The potatoes should be firm and not mushy.
  5. Stir in the green peppers and onion, and continue to boil (uncover this time) until the sauce is reduced and slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. The potatoes will continue to soak up the sauce even after being cooked. Stir in the sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Other vegetables such as bell peppers, scallions, garlic cloves, or mushrooms may be used as desired.
  • Adding Korean chili flakes (gochugaru) is optional for a spicy version; adjust from 1 to 3 teaspoons to taste.