Gamja Jorim (Braised Potatoes)

Ingredients

• 500 g Potatoes
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce (wheat-free tamari)
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• 1 tbsp Mirin (sweet rice wine)
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup Water
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 1 tsp Sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1Peel the 500 g of potatoes, then cut them into 1-inch (2.5 cm) bite-sized cubes. Mince the 2 cloves of garlic.
2. 2Heat the 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a 10-inch (25 cm) skillet or a medium pot over medium heat, approximately 300-325°F (150-160°C). Add the 500 g of cut potatoes and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until their edges begin to look slightly translucent.
3. 3Add the 3 tbsp of soy sauce (wheat-free tamari), 2 tbsp of sugar, 1 tbsp of mirin, the minced 2 cloves of garlic, and 1/2 cup of water to the skillet. Stir well to combine all ingredients, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, where small bubbles consistently break the surface.
4. 4Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low, approximately 200-225°F (95-107°C). Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring gently every 5 minutes to prevent sticking and ensure the potatoes cook evenly.
5. 5After 15 minutes, check the potatoes for tenderness by piercing one with a fork; it should slide through easily. If the potatoes are not yet tender, continue cooking, uncovered, for up to 5 more minutes until they are very soft and the sauce has thickened to a slightly syrupy consistency that coats the potatoes.
6. 6Remove the skillet from the heat. Drizzle the 1 tsp of sesame oil over the potatoes and sprinkle with the 1 tsp of sesame seeds before serving immediately, perhaps with plain rice.

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