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baby potatoes with dark sauce in skillet.

How To Make Skillet Potatoes (Korean Style)

Julia | The Yummy Bowl
Spicy skillet potatoes aka Gamja Jorim is a deliciously flavorful Korean side dish that's quick and simple to make. Baby potatoes are boiled then braised in the skillet and coated in a sweet and spicy glaze. So good!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 244 kcal

INGREDIENTS
  

For Potatoes

  • 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil, or any neutral oil
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • green onions, chopped for garnish
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice , or vinegar for boiling potatoes
  • salt to taste

For Sauce

  • 3 tablespoon tamari sauce, or regular soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon honey , or maple or agave syrup
  • 3 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Gochugaru paste
  • ½ tablespoon water

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
    3 tablespoon tamari sauce, 2 tablespoon honey, 3 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon Gochugaru paste, ½ tablespoon water
  • Season boiling water with salt and add lemon juice in a pot. Cook potatoes until tender (timing varies based on potato size), then drain and set aside. Lemon helps with potatoes texture, keeping them firm without falling apart or skins coming off.
    2 teaspoons lemon juice, salt to taste, 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, fry potatoes in oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add sauce, simmer until thickened, stirring frequently for even coating, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, stir in sesame seeds, garnish with green onions, and serve promptly.
    1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, green onions

NOTES

  • To Store. While ideally enjoyed fresh, these potatoes can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
  • To Reheat. Reheat in skillet with a little oil or butter or in the microwave. I like to make some extra sauce for serving.

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NUTRITION

Calories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 766mgPotassium: 776mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 2mg
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