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Gamja Jorim

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Diet: Veg · Vegan

Gamja Jorim is a Korean dish. Reduce the glaze after potatoes become tender.

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Korean
Course
Sides

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Ingredients

Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.

Serves 4

Potatoes

Braise

Finish

Equipment

Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; saucepan with lid; sieve; heavy frying pan; spatula; heatproof spoon; spatula.

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Steps

Brown · About 5 min

  1. Heat oil from 600 g potatoes, cut into 2 cm cubes, 20 ml neutral oil; fry potato cubes for 5 minutes.

Braise · About 15 min

  1. Add 200 ml water, 40 ml soy sauce, 25 g sugar, 10 g garlic, chopped, cover and simmer 12–15 minutes until potatoes are tender.

    Check: Look for this result: potatoes are tender.

Glaze · About 5 min

  1. Uncover and reduce 5 minutes, turning gently. Add 10 ml sesame oil, 10 g sesame seeds.

Tips

  • Reduce the glaze after potatoes become tender.
  • Judge Gamja Jorim by the texture and doneness signs in its steps. Your pan and heat affect how long Gamja Jorim takes to cook.

Substitutions

  • Use small whole baby potatoes; allow more simmering time.

Storage

  • Get perishable Gamja Jorim into the fridge within two hours, or within one hour above 32°C / 90°F. Eat Gamja Jorim within two days, keeping it covered at 4°C / 40°F or colder.
  • Bring cooked Gamja Jorim to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning it for even heating. When Gamja Jorim is part of the meal, serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts straight from safe refrigeration.

Make ahead

  • Prepare the measured ingredients for Gamja Jorim one day ahead. For Gamja Jorim, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Gamja Jorim on the day of serving.

FAQ

What matters most when making Gamja Jorim?

Reduce the glaze after potatoes become tender.

What can I substitute in Gamja Jorim?

Use small whole baby potatoes; allow more simmering time.

Can I prepare Gamja Jorim ahead?

Prepare the measured ingredients for Gamja Jorim one day ahead. For Gamja Jorim, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Gamja Jorim on the day of serving.

Food safety references

FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating

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