5 from 6 votes
Gamja Jorim (Korean Braised Potatoes Side Dish)
Make an easy side dish that whispers “take a bite. You know you want to.” While everyone else is serving mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving, this Gamja Jorim, or Korean braised potato side dish, is a no-peel, no-mess kind of dish that saves you time and plays nice with everything it's served with. Because what do potatoes NOT pair well with?? I’ll wait.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
27 mins
Total Time
37 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
178 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Asian, Korean
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup soy sauce light
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 pound baby potato cut into halves
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine water, soy sauce, and honey. Mix together until honey is dissolved. Set aside.
- Heat a large pan to medium-high heat. Add about a tablespoon of oil then toss in baby potatoes. Cook about 5 - 7 minutes or until they’re golden, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the sauce and cook for another 15 - 20 minutes, or until the sauce has absorbed into the potatoes and become a sticky glaze. Remember to stir them occasionally so they don’t burn or get stuck to the pan.
- Turn off heat. Drizzle on sesame oil and sprinkle on sesame seeds, if desired. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Potatoes: Waxy potatoes like yukon gold or baby red potatoes are perfect for this recipe because they hold their shape better than starchier potatoes like russets.
- Browning Potatoes: For maximum browning, cut potatoes into halves or quarters to create flat sides. Keep them similar in size for even cooking.
- Care for Potatoes: As potatoes cook, the skinless sides become tender. Stir gently to prevent splitting or mushiness.
Nutrition Information
Serving
75g
Calories
178kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Sodium
1631mg
(68%)
Potassium
550mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 75g | |
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sodium | 1631mg | 68% |
| Potassium | 550mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.