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Gamja-jorim
In a wide pan, coat the potatoes in a film of oil 2 minutes. Add soy, sugar, garlic, chilli and water. The liquid should come halfway up the cubes.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Gamja-jorim take?
35 min all in โ 10 min prep, 25 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 plates. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Soy, Sesame. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night โ about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Soy sauce โ 3 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much soy sauce?
3 tbsp of Soy sauce.
How much sugar?
1ยฝ tbsp of Sugar.
How much toasted sesame oil?
1 tsp of Toasted sesame oil.
What can I use instead?
Sugar โ A drizzle of honey or rice syrup. Shinier glaze.
Any tips from this recipe?
A few chunks of dried anchovy or a piece of kelp in the braise is an old-school savoury boost. Lift them out. Waxy potatoes hold. Floury ones crumble โ still tasty.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.