Korean Braised Potatoes ~ Gamja Jorim
 
 
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound small yellow or red potatoes, about 1¼-inch in diameter weighing about 1 ounce or less each (peeled or skin on)
  • 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 3 medium garlic cloves, crushed
  • roasted sesame seeds
Preparation
  1. Place potatoes in a wide pot (Dutch oven works great) and cover with water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until just tender, about 6-8 minutes. Check doneness after 6 minutes to ensure they don't overcook.
  2. While potatoes are cooking, combine 1 cup water with soy sauce, sugar, honey and maple syrup. Mix well to dissolve the sugar.
  3. Drain cooked potatoes and return to the pot. Add soy sauce mixture and crushed garlic. Bring to a boil, then turn heat down and keep at a lively simmer for 12-15 minutes. The liquid will have reduced by half. Increase heat to medium and reduce sauce until it is thick and coats the potatoes with a glaze, about 5 minutes (watch closely so the sauce does not burn). Transfer potatoes to a serving bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Potatoes can be served warm or at room temperature and will keep for 3 days in the refrigerator.
Recipe by My Lilikoi Kitchen at https://www.mylilikoikitchen.com/2020/11/21/korean-braised-potatoes-gamja-jorim/