Gamja Jorim (Korean Potato Bites)

Ingredients

• 1 lb yellow or Yukon Gold potatoes (Peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces)
• 0.5 cup water
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil (Plus a splash for serving)
• 2 tbsp honey (Or Korean corn syrup)
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 0.5 tsp gochugaru (Optional)
• green onions (For garnish, to taste)
• sesame seeds (For garnish, to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Peel and chop the potatoes into bite-sized pieces, then set them aside.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the water, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and optional gochugaru. Mix well to make the sauce.

3. 3

   Put the potatoes and sauce in a pot. Set the pot over high heat and bring the mixture to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring every so often.

5. 5

   When the sauce is almost fully reduced, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, then finish with a splash of sesame oil.

Notes

Serve hot or cold. Eat within 3 days. The source does not specify amounts for the green onion, sesame seed, or finishing sesame oil garnish.

Nutrition per serving

• Korean
• banchan
• side dish
• vegetarian
• gluten-free option
• stovetop
• quick
• beginner-friendly