Gamja jorim is a popular Korean potato side dish. Cubed potato pieces are simmered in a slightly sweetened soy sauce. With only a few ingredients you can make this delicious potato side dish very quickly.

Korean potato side dish is garnished with sesame seeds and plated in a bowl.

If you like potatoes, this Korean potato side dish called “gamja jorim, 감자조림” would be something you should try. I haven’t met anyone who doesn’t like this gamja jorim once they tried.

Plus, this would be the one of the easiest Korean side dishes (banchan, 반찬) you can make. It is quick to make with only a few ingredients and tastes great.

Potato are cut into cubes and simmered in a slightly sweetened soy sauce. Adding a piece of dried sea kelp is a key ingredient to make this side dish even more delicious and flavorful.

Gamja jorim was one of my favorite side dishes when I was a kid, and I still love it. I bet you will love it, too. And it’s a great Korean vegetarian recipe.

Ingredients for Korean potato Side Dish

  • potato: I recommend Yukon or russet potato
  • dried sea kelp (dashima): It adds depth to the flavor
  • soy sauce
  • corn syrup: It brings luster to the dish
  • water
  • toasted sesame seeds

How to make Korean Potato Side Dish (Gamja Jorim)

Cubed potato pieces are soaking in water in a bowl.

You will need to soak the cubed potato in the water to get rid of some of its starch.

Soy sauce and syrup are mixed in a small bowl to use for Korean potato side dish.

Mix soy sauce, rice syrup (or corn syrup), and water.

A piece of sea kelp is removed by a wooden spatula from a skillet with potato and sauce.

Combine the potato, sauce, and a piece of dried sea kelp. Bring to a gentle boil and cook. You will need to remove the sea kelp after 2 minutes.

The dried sea kelp will add the very nice flavor to the dish.

Slices of green chili are added to simmering potato in a skillet.

Reduce the heat to med-low and continue to simmer to soften the potato and thicken the sauce, about 5-7 minutes. I added a fresh green chili to give a little spicy kick to my potato side dish. You don’t need to.

Potato cubes are cooking in a soy sauce mixture in a skillet.

When the sauce is thickened and the potatoes are tender, it is done. Don’t overcook the potatoes. It will get mushy and break easily if you overcook them.

Korean potato side dish is garnished with sesame seeds in a skillet.

Remove from the heat and sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds.

Gamja Jorim, Korean potato side dish, is sereved in a small bowl with chopsticks

Here we go, the Korean potato side dish, gamja jorim! This lovely Korean banchan(반찬) is surely pleasing to anyone who enjoys Korean food.  If you like all sorts of Korean side dishes, you should try this gamja jorim.

Storage Tips

Keep Korean potato side dish in the refrigerator at all times. It will last up to 1 week. Freezing is not recommended.

Other Korean Side Dishes You Should Try

Cubes of Korean potato side dish is on a napkin with a pair of chopsticks

Korean Potato Side Dish (Gamja Jorim)

Gamja jorim is a popular Korean potato side dish. Potato cubes are simmered in a slightly sweetened savory soy sauce mixture. It is a perfect side dish for any Korean meals.
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Ingredients

Instructions 

  • Cube the potato into 1/2-inch and soak them in the cold water for 10 minutes
  • In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, syrup, and water; Mix well.
  • Drain the potato and combine with the sauce in a skillet. Add the dried sea kelp and bring them to boil. Stir occasionally. Remove the sea kelp after 2 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to med-low and continue to simmer to thicken the sauce, about 5-7 minutes. Once the sauce is thicken and potatoes are tender, remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the sesame seeds. Serve warm, cooled or chilled. Store in the fridge up to one week.
Calories: 136kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 519mg, Potassium: 507mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 3IU, Vitamin C: 22mg, Calcium: 38mg, Iron: 1mg
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