Korean Braised Potatoes (Gamja Jorim)
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Korean Braised Potatoes (Gamja Jorim)
Description
This Gamja Jorim recipe begins by cutting a large potato into cubes, soaking briefly if prepared in advance to prevent browning. The cubed potatoes are pan-fried in vegetable oil without stirring initially to allow a crust to develop on one side, then gently turned to crisp the other sides. The dish’s sauce combines soy sauce, maple syrup, rice wine (or mirin), and water, poured over the potatoes and reduced while simmering.
The simmering with a lid softens the potatoes while thickening the sauce, yielding cubes with a tender center and slightly crisp exterior glazed in sweet-savory sauce. A finishing drizzle of sesame oil and garnishes of chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds add aroma and texture.
This side is commonly served alongside Korean meals to complement grilled or braised proteins, highlighting the home-style balance of sweet and umami flavors. The straightforward cooking technique and accessible ingredients make it a practical dish to add variety to potato preparations.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large potato cubed
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon rice wine or mirin
- 3-4 tablespoon water
Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cut the potatoes into a small cubes.
- If you're cutting the potatoes ahead of time, soak in cold water.
- Drain the potatoes and pat dry.
- Heat a frying pan over medium high heat.
- Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the pan.
- Add the cubed potatoes into the frying pan and let them fry on one side for a few minutes (don't be tempted to move the potatoes).
- Once the potatoes have developed a crust, gently toss so that the rest of the edges fry up.
- In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, maple syrup, rice wine (if using) and water. Give it a stir.
- Pour the sauce into the pan and coat the potatoes.
- Lower the heat to a simmer and cover with a lid.
- Let the potatoes braise for 5-7 minutes, until soft and tender. Keep an eye on how quickly the sauce is thickening.
- If it's too thick, add a splash of water.
- Remove from heat.
- Drizzle sesame oil, and garnish with green onion and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 263mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 17IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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