Description
Stir-Fried Korean Potato Side Dish (Gamja-Bokkeum) is a savory-sweet Korean banchan made with tender potatoes coated in a light soy glaze with garlic, onion, and sesame oil for a comforting everyday side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 medium potatoes (about 425 g), peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup or sugar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- Pinch of sesame seeds
Instructions
- Peel and cut potatoes into even cubes, then rinse under cold water.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and add potatoes, stirring to coat.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add onions and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Pour in water, soy sauce, and corn syrup (or sugar), then stir well.
- Simmer for about 10 minutes until potatoes are tender and sauce reduces.
- Stir occasionally and add a splash of water if needed.
- Once cooked, turn off heat and mix in sesame oil.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and serve warm.
Notes
- Waxy potatoes work best for holding shape.
- Do not over-stir or potatoes may break apart.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing or increasing sugar.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy version.
- Best served fresh but also reheats well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
