How to Make Korean Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Korean cuisine is known for its bold and complex flavors, and one dish that perfectly embodies these traits is Korean Potatoes. This dish features tender potatoes cooked in a savory and slightly sweet sauce, making it a perfect side dish or even a hearty vegetarian main course. The combination of soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic gives the potatoes a rich and satisfying flavor that will keep you coming back for more.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes, cut into quarters
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 ½ tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add potatoes; stir-fry until browned in spots and partially cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • While potatoes are cooking, mix together water, soy sauce, ketchup, corn syrup, sugar, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
  • Pour soy sauce mixture over potatoes. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender and sauce thickens, 6 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and toss to coat.
  • Nutrition

    259 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 434mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 35mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 778mg