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baby potatoes in dark sauce and sesame seeds.

Gamja Jorim Potatoes

Gamja Jorim, also known as braised Korean potatoes, are a mouthwatering Korean side dish that's both easy and speedy to prepare. Tender baby potatoes are boiled and then cooked in a skillet with a deliciously sweet and spicy glaze. It's really tasty!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 4 side dish servings
Calories 236 kcal

Ingredients
  

For Potatoes

  • 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice, or vinegar for boiling potatoes
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil, or any neutral oil
  • green onions, chopped for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • salt to taste

For Spicy Sauce

  • 1 teaspoon Gochugaru paste
  • 3 tablespoon soy sauce, or GF tamari
  • 2 tablespoon honey, or maple or agave syrup
  • 3 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • ½ tablespoon water

Instructions
 

  • Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
    1 teaspoon Gochugaru paste, 3 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoon honey, 3 teaspoon garlic, ½ tablespoon water
  • Season boiling water with salt and add lemon juice to a pot. Cook potatoes until tender (timing varies based on potato size), then drain and set aside. Lemon helps maintain the potatoes' texture, keeping them firm without falling apart or the skins coming off.
    1 ½ pounds baby potatoes, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, salt to taste
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, fry potatoes in oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the sauce and simmer until thickened, stirring frequently for even coating, approximately 5 minutes.
    2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Remove from heat, stir in sesame seeds, garnish with green onions, and serve promptly.
    1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, green onions

Notes

  • 🍱To Store. Refrigerate the braised potatoes in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days, but they're best enjoyed freshly made. Serve them cold or reheat before serving.
  • 🔥To Reheat. When reheating, you can either use a skillet with a bit of oil or butter or simply pop them in the microwave. It's a good idea to prepare some extra sauce for serving alongside them.

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.04gSodium: 765mgPotassium: 766mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg
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