Korean Braised Potatoes

Korean Braised Potatoes

Tender potatoes braised in a savory-sweet soy sauce until glossy, then finished with sesame oil, scallions, and toasted sesame seeds.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Rinse the potato chunks under cool water until the water runs mostly clear, then drain thoroughly.

    Ingredients used: 700.0 gr Potato

    Cookware: Chef Knife, colander, cutting board

  2. Step 2

    Heat the neutral cooking oil in the saucepan over medium heat. Add the drained potatoes and cook, turning occasionally, until their surfaces begin to look translucent.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Neutral Oil

    Cookware: medium saucepan, wooden spoon

  3. Step 3

    Add the water, soy sauce, rice syrup, sugar, and garlic. Stir gently to dissolve the sugar and coat the potatoes.

    Ingredients used: 8.0 gr Garlic, 12.0 gr Granulated Sugar, 30.0 gr Rice Syrup, 60.0 ml Soy Sauce, 350.0 ml Water

    Cookware: medium saucepan, wooden spoon

  4. Step 4

    Increase to high heat and bring the braising liquid to a boil.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Cookware: medium saucepan

  5. Step 5

    Cover the saucepan, reduce to low heat, and simmer until the potatoes begin to soften.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: medium saucepan

  6. Step 6

    Add the onion and cook uncovered over medium heat, stirring gently, until the potatoes are tender and the sauce has reduced to a glossy coating.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 120.0 gr Onion

    Cookware: medium saucepan, wooden spoon

  7. Step 7

    Remove the saucepan from the heat. Fold in the sesame oil and scallions, then sprinkle with the sesame seeds before serving.

    Ingredients used: 30.0 gr Scallion, 10.0 ml Sesame Oil, 6.0 gr Sesame Seed

    Cookware: medium saucepan, wooden spoon

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within 2 hours, keep at 4°C or colder, and consume within 4 days.

Risk factors

  • Knife handling during preparation
  • Steam and splatter from hot braising liquid
  • Improper cooling or storage of leftovers

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