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Quick & Easy Gamja Jorim (Korean Braised Potatoes)
Gamja Jorim. Tender potatoes simmered in a sweet savory stick glaze with a hint of sesame. These Korean braised potatoes are so easy to make with minimal ingredients. A great side dish ready in 30 minutes for the family to enjoy!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 as a side dish
Calories: 226 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Asian , Korean
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes or sub with quartered Yukon gold potatoes with skin on
- 2 teaspoon vegetable oil or any neutral tasting oil
- 1 tablespoon green onion finely chopped for garnish
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds toasted
Braising Sauce
- 4 tbsp Regular soy sauce not light or dark soy sauce
- 5 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil garnish
Optional
- 1 teaspoon salt for seasoning potatoes
- 2 teaspoon vinegar like white vinegar, rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar to help potatoes retain their shape during boiling process
Instructions
- Rinse baby potatoes under cold water to remove any dirt. Do not peel.
- In a large pot filled halfway with water, bring to a boil over medium high heat. Optional: add salt and vinegar to the boiling water. The salt seasons the potato, and the vinegar allows the starchy potatoes to hold their shape better.
- Boil baby potatoes for 20 minutes until fork tender, uncovered.
- Once cooked, strain the potatoes in a colander.
- In a small bowl, combine braising sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick pan on medium heat. Fry strained baby potatoes for 2-4 minutes until slightly brown on both sides.
- Then pour the braising sauce mixture on top of the potatoes. Gently toss potatoes into sauce for 5 minutes, until sauce has thickened slightly. Remove off heat. Serve and garnish with green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
226kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
1267mg
(53%)
Potassium
663mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
3IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4as a side dish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 226kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 1267mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 663mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.