Easy Gamja Jorim (Korean Braised Potatoes)
Gamja Jorim is a popular Korean side dish made with potatoes braised in a sweet and savory soy sauce. This easy recipe takes the flavor of regular braised potatoes to the next level.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) yukon potato peeled
- 1 dried sea kelp (dashima)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2-3 tbsp Korean rice syrup or corn syrup
- 6 tbsp water
- 1 fresh chili sliced, optional
- 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. Add green chili if using.
- 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 1 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