Gamja Jorimh (Potato Banchan)

Gamja Jorimh (Potato Banchan)

Gamja Jorimh (Potato Banchan)

Gamja jorimh is one of the most popular Korean banchan. Baby potatoes get sautéed, then braised in soy sauce and maple syrup, then tossed with sesame seeds. The potatoes can be eaten hot, cold, and even at room temp.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: East Asian, Korean, side dish, vegetables
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lb baby potatoes sliced in half
  • 1 cup water
  • 5 tbsp soy sauce
  • 4 tbsp maple syrup

Garnish

  • toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Heat up cooking oil in a sauté pan over medium high heat. Add in the potatoes. Brown for 5 minutes.
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  • Mix together the water, soy sauce, and maple syrup.
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  • Pour in the liquid.
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  • Simmer until the majority of the liquid has evaporated.
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Korean, side dish, vegetables
Toss with sesame seeds and serve.