Gamja Bokkeum (Korean Stir-Fried Potatoes)
Gamja bokkeum is a quick Korean potato side dish, made with thin matchstick potatoes stir-fried until tender yet chewy. Simple, savory, and a beloved banchan for any meal.
Ingredients
- 2 (about 450 g) medium Yukon potato or 1 large russet potato
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 (50 g) small onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 (40 g) small carrot thinly sliced
- 2 green onion thinly sliced
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 2 tsp (6g) toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and slice into thin matchsticks (about ⅛ inch to ¼ inch thick). Rinse under cold water to remove excess starch, then drain well.
- Heat oil in a non-stick surface skillet over medium heat, add garlic and stir-fry for 10 seconds. Add the potato strips and coat with garlic oil; stir-fry for 1 minute. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it simmer for 2 minutes over low heat.
- Uncover, raise the heat to medium, and add onion, carrot, and green onion. Season with pinches of salt and stir-fry gently for 2–3 minutes, until the potatoes are tender but still hold their shape.
- Finish with sesame seeds and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 345mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 891IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg