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Korean · PANTRYHOP RECIPE

Korean Potato Side Dish (Gamja Jorim)

30 minutes · 4 servings · vegan

A classic Korean braised potato side dish made with pantry basics.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 lb (680 g) baby potatoes, halved
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Let’s make it

  1. Put potatoes, water, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and oil in a pan. Bring to a boil.
  2. Cover and simmer 15 minutes, then uncover and cook 8-10 minutes more, turning occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and glazed.
  3. Stir in sesame oil and sesame seeds.
  4. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Use small potatoes and keep the glaze mild for children.

Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.

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