Pressure Cooker Korean Soy Braised Potatoes

Name: Pressure Cooker Korean Soy Braised Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 2 lbs baby potatoes (or small new potatoes), halved if large; 1/4 cup soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free); 2 tbsp brown sugar (packed); 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 1/2 cup water; 2 tsp neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola); 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds; 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Tender baby potatoes glazed in a savory-sweet soy and sesame sauce, a classic Korean banchan side dish made quick in the pressure cooker.

30 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs baby potatoes (or small new potatoes), halved if large
1/4 cup soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
2 tbsp brown sugar (packed)
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1/2 cup water
2 tsp neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola)
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

1

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free), 2 tbsp brown sugar (packed), 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 1/2 cup water to make the braising sauce.
2

Set the pressure cooker to Saute mode. Add 2 tsp neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola) and saute 2 lbs halved if large baby potatoes (or small new potatoes) for 3-4 minutes until lightly golden on cut sides.
3

Pour the braising sauce over the potatoes. Cancel Saute mode, seal the lid, and cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes.
4

Quick-release the pressure. Remove the lid and set the cooker back to Saute mode.
5

Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until the sauce reduces into a sticky glaze that coats the potatoes. Remove from heat and drizzle with 2 tsp toasted sesame oil.
6

Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions.

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Questions

How do I know when Pressure Cooker Korean Soy Braised Potatoes is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until the sauce reduces into a sticky glaze that coats the potatoes.

What can I use instead of brown sugar in Pressure Cooker Korean Soy Braised Potatoes?

The entry for Pressure Cooker Korean Soy Braised Potatoes calls for 2 tbsp brown sugar (packed). In its place: White sugar with a tablespoon of molasses per cup. Without molasses, plain white sugar works but bakes up crisper and paler.

Is Pressure Cooker Korean Soy Braised Potatoes low-carb?

A serving of Pressure Cooker Korean Soy Braised Potatoes carries 16 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 80 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 16 percent.

Does Pressure Cooker Korean Soy Braised Potatoes contain sesame?

Yes: 2 tsp toasted sesame oil and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds. The full allergen list for this entry is soy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Pressure Cooker Korean Soy Braised Potatoes?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 16 g of carbohydrate in about 210 calories, with 2 g protein and 7 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 120 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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