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Gamja Jorim, Korean spicy potatoes in soy sauce with sesame seeds
Fresh and rich Korean Gamja Jorim potato dish

Sweet and Savory Braised Potatoes (Gamja Jorim)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Side Dishes
Gamja Jorim is a staple Korean side dish ('banchan')—salty, sweet, and sticky all at once. Here, the potato isn't just a starch but a flavor bomb. The secret lies in the combination of frying and braising, which allows the soy sauce glaze to bake onto the potato cubes.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 220 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Korean

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Skillet with lid: Essential for the braising step.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soy
⚠️ Sesame

Instructions

1 ✓

Peel the potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes. Rinse under cold water.

Tip: Rinsing washes away surface starch, preventing the potatoes from becoming slimy or sticking together.
2 ✓

Heat oil in the skillet and sauté the potatoes for 4-5 minutes until the edges start to turn translucent or golden.

Tip: Pre-frying creates a crust on the potatoes, helping them stay intact during cooking.
3 ✓

Mix the water, soy sauce, and sugar. Pour over the potatoes and add the crushed garlic.

Tip: The liquid should halfway cover them. The sugar and soy will thicken together.
4 ✓

Cover and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

Tip: The steam cooks the inside.
5 ✓

Remove the lid, increase heat, and boil off the remaining water while gently shaking the pan until a thick, shiny sauce coats the potatoes.

Tip: This is 'reduction'. Watch closely as the sugary sauce can burn quickly at the end!
6 ✓

Turn off the heat, stir in the sesame oil, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced scallions.

Tip: Always add sesame oil at the end to preserve its aroma.

Recipe FAQ

The potatoes fell apart.
You cooked them too long or stirred too much. Use waxy potatoes (Red or Yukon Gold) that hold their shape better than Russets.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium Potatoes (Yukon Gold or Red preferred)
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tbsp Sugar (or Honey/Rice Syrup)
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 stalks Scallions
  • 1 tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • 3/4 cup Water
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for frying)