Korean Potato Side Dish (Gamja Jorim 감자조림)
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Korean Potato Side Dish (Gamja Jorim 감자조림)
Description
Korean Potato Side Dish (Gamja Jorim 감자조림) involves cooking cubed baby or small waxy potatoes in water until tender, then simmering them with soy sauce, sugar, vegetable oil, maple syrup, and optional dried shiitake mushroom. The simmering reduces the liquid to a thick glaze that clings to the potatoes, imparting a sweet-savory flavor with umami from the soy and mushroom.
The texture is tender yet holds shape well, with a glossy coating that balances sweet and salty notes. A final swirl of sesame oil and sprinkle of sesame seeds enhance aroma and flavor, providing a nutty finish.
This dish is typically served as a banchan (side dish) in Korean meals, complementing rice and other main dishes. It can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. Adding onions, nuts, or sea kelp can enhance the profile if desired.
For best flavor, store Gamja Jorim at room temperature up to 24 hours or refrigerate for up to a week. The dish continues to develop flavor over time and reheats well.
Ingredients
- 12 oz baby potato substitute any waxy potatoes, cut into cubes
- 1 each dried shiitake mushroom optional
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce (jinkanjang) + 1 tsp soy sauce (optional)
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 1/2 Cup water (initial boiling)
- 2 Cups water (for sauce)
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- sesame oil swirl of
- sesame seeds sprinkling of
Instructions
- Rinse potatoes. If using thick skinned potato, skin and cut into cubes.
- Cook potatoes in pot with enough water to fully cover potatoes.
- Once it boils, lower heat to medium and cook for about 10 min. Drain.
- Add potatoes back to pot, add 2 C water, 3 T soy sauce, sugar, vegetable oil and 1 shitake.
- Bring to boil and simmer, covered for 30 min or so until the liquid has reduced to 1/3.
- Uncover, add 2 T maple syrup. Further reduce until there is almost no liquid. Taste add more (up to 1 tsp) soy sauce to taste.
- Reduce from 6 few more minutes while you stir potatoes.
- Finish with a swirl or two of sesame oil and sprinkling of sesame seeds.
Notes
- Optional additions include onions, nuts, or a piece of sea kelp (dashima) to deepen flavor.
- For best taste, store the dish at cool room temperature for up to 24 hours before serving.
- Refrigerate leftovers and consume within one week.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 1019mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 545mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 22.4mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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