Gamja Jorim (Braised Potatoes)

Ingredients

• about 450 g Baby Potatoes
• 4 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• 1 tbsp Rice Syrup (or Corn Syrup)
• 1 tsp Sesame Oil
• 1/2 cup Water
• 1 tsp Sesame Seeds

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the 4 tbsp Soy Sauce, 2 tbsp Sugar, 1 tbsp Rice Syrup (or Corn Syrup), 1 tsp Sesame Oil, and 1/2 cup Water. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
2. 2Add the about 450 g Baby Potatoes to the pot with the sauce mixture. Make sure the potatoes are mostly submerged.
3. 3Place the pot over medium heat and bring the liquid to a boil. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
4. 4Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot with a lid and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the potatoes from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
5. 5Check the potatoes for tenderness by piercing them with a fork. They should be easily pierced and feel soft. The sauce should also have thickened slightly.
6. 6Remove the pot from the heat. Sprinkle the 1 tsp Sesame Seeds over the potatoes.
7. 7Serve the Gamja Jorim warm as a side dish or snack.

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