Gamja Jorim (Braised Soy Potatoes)

Name: Gamja Jorim (Braised Soy Potatoes)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 2 lbs baby potatoes (or small Yukon Gold, halved), halved; 2 tbsp neutral oil (canola or vegetable); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1/2 cup water; 2 tbsp mirin (or rice wine + pinch of sugar); 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted; 2 scallions, thinly sliced

A classic Korean banchan of small potatoes braised in a sweet-salty soy glaze with garlic and sesame. Tender, caramelized, and addictive.

40 minEasyServes 4160 cal/serving

KoreanSideStovetopVeganDairy-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-Free

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Ingredients

2 lbs baby potatoes (or small Yukon Gold, halved), halved
2 tbsp neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tbsp mirin (or rice wine + pinch of sugar)
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
2 scallions, thinly sliced

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil (canola or vegetable) in a wide skillet or wok over medium heat. Add 2 lbs halved baby potatoes (or small Yukon Gold, halved) in a single layer and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly golden on the cut sides, about 5-6 minutes.
2

Add 4 cloves minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3

Add 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1/2 cup water, and 2 tbsp mirin (or rice wine + pinch of sugar) to the pan. Stir to combine.
4

Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 10 minutes until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
5

Remove lid and increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring and tossing frequently, until the braising liquid is reduced to a sticky glaze that coats the potatoes, about 5-7 minutes.
6

Remove from heat and drizzle with 2 tsp toasted sesame oil. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced scallions.

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What is Gamja Jorim (Braised Soy Potatoes)?

A classic Korean banchan of small potatoes braised in a sweet-salty soy glaze with garlic and sesame. Tender, caramelized, and addictive. This reference files it under Korean side: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 40 minutes start to finish.

How do I know the sauce has reduced enough in Gamja Jorim (Braised Soy Potatoes)?

Step 5 reads: "Cook, stirring and tossing frequently, until the braising liquid is reduced to a sticky glaze that coats the potatoes, about 5-7 minutes." Go by step 5, and note that a wider pan gets there faster. The usual test is that the sauce coats the back of a spoon and a finger drawn through it leaves a clean line.

Is there a substitute for mirin in Gamja Jorim (Braised Soy Potatoes)?

The entry for Gamja Jorim (Braised Soy Potatoes) calls for 2 tbsp mirin (or rice wine + pinch of sugar). In its place: Use dry sherry or sake with half a teaspoon of sugar per tablespoon. Rice vinegar with the same sugar works when you want it alcohol-free.

Can I make Gamja Jorim (Braised Soy Potatoes) gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Gamja Jorim (Braised Soy Potatoes) is 1/4 cup soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Gamja Jorim (Braised Soy Potatoes)?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 160 calories, with 3 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate and 4 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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