Gamja Jorim (Korean Braised Potatoes)
Gamja jorim (Korean braised potatoes) is a delicious Korean side dish that can be served alongside various Korean main dishes. The potatoes are braised in a sweet soy-based sauce and finished with aromatic sesame oil, turning them into a truly addictive side dish that will disappear quickly once served!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 240kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pound yellow potatoes like Yukon Gold, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ medium-sized white or yellow onion finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup water more if needed
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- First, peel and cut the potatoes into cubes. Then place them in a bowl filled with water. Let them sit for 10 minutes to remove the starch. Then drain and pat the potatoes dry.1 ½ pound yellow potatoes
- Preheat some olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the potatoes and pan-fry until lightly browned.2 tablespoons olive oil
- Now add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion turns translucent.½ medium-sized white or yellow onion, 2 garlic cloves
- Add the water, soy sauce, honey, and braise the potatoes until the sauce has thickened and the potatoes are cooked through. Cover the pan to make the potatoes cook faster.3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, ½ cup water
- Add the sesame oil and sesame seeds. Toss until combined. Serve and enjoy!1 teaspoon sesame oil, ½ tablespoon sesame seeds
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 767mg | Potassium: 781mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg