Gamja Jorim: Braised Potatoes in Sweet Soy Sauce

Peel the potatoes and cut them into bite-sized pieces, about 2-3 cm cubes. Rinse them under cold water to remove excess starch and pat dry thoroughly.

Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a non-stick pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the potato pieces and pan-fry for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are lightly browned on all sides.

While potatoes are frying, mince the garlic. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, water, and minced garlic. Stir until the sugar dissolves.

Pour the sauce mixture over the potatoes in the pan. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.

Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-low. Continue to cook, stirring gently, for another 3-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the potatoes in a glossy glaze.

Remove the pan from the heat. Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Garnish with chopped green onion if desired. Serve warm as a delicious Korean side dish.