Gamja Jorim ~ Korean Potato Side Dish

Gamja jorim (Korean glazed potatoes/braised potatoes), is perfect when you want to make an affordable and filling yet delicious dish. It is another banchan (side dish) in Korean food. Traditionally, gamja jorim is served as a side dish, but it can be served as an appetizer or snack as well. I love to eat them with steamed rice and kimchi soup. Also, making them in large amounts allow for refrigeration, where you can enjoy them as a side dish for several meals afterwards. 

Here is the recipe for 2 servings:

Ingredients
•2 Tbsp Oil
•3 Medium Sized Potatoes (cut into 1.5-2cm cube)
•½ Cup Water
•2½ Tbsp Soy Sauce
•2 Tbsp Corn Syrup
•1-1½ Tbsp Sugar
•1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
•⅛ tsp Fine Sea Salt
•½ tsp Sesame Seeds 

Direction:
1. Heat oil in a frying pan and stir fry the potatoes for 5 min on medium heat.
2. Add water, sugar, corn syrup, minced garlic and soya sauce, cook for another 5 min on medium heat.
3. Season with salt and cook for another 5 min on medium heat.
4. Then continue to cook on low heat for 5-7min. Add sesame seed and toast it around. Turn off the heat.
5. Let it cool down and store in the refrigerator. (I love to eat them cold)

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