Gamja Jorim (Korean Braised Potatoes)
Gamja jorim is a favorite Korean braised potato dish made with potatoes, dried sea kelp in a slightly sweet and savory soy sauce. This simple, authentic side dish recipe is vegetarian-friendly!
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) yukon potato peeled
- 1 dried sea kelp (dashima)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2-3 tbsp corn syrup
- 6 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
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.
Nutrition
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