Korean Braised Potatoes (Gamja Jorim)

Korean Braised Potatoes (Gamja Jorim) is a easy Korean recipe that serves 4. 184 calories per serving. Recipe by Drew Eats on YouTube.

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 12 min | Total: 32 min

Cost: $1.52 total, $0.38 per serving

Ingredients

  • 500 g Potatoes (peeled and cut into bite‑size cubes)
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (regular or low‑sodium)
  • 1 tablespoon Mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar (granulated)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 120 ml Water (room temperature)

Instructions

  1. Prep the potatoes

    Wash, peel (if desired), and cut the potatoes into uniform bite‑size cubes.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Mince the garlic

    Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely.

    Time: PT2M

  3. Make the braising sauce

    In a small bowl combine soy sauce, mirin, sugar, minced garlic, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves.

    Time: PT3M

  4. Cook the potatoes

    Heat the saucepan over medium heat. Add the potato cubes and pour the prepared sauce over them. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 10‑12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and the liquid has thickened into a glossy glaze.

    Time: PT12M

    Temperature: Medium heat

  5. Finish and serve

    Remove the pan from heat. Let the potatoes rest for a couple of minutes to allow the glaze to coat the pieces fully. Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy warm.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
184
Protein
3g
Carbohydrates
40g
Fat
0g
Fiber
3g

Dietary info: Vegetarian, Vegan (if using gluten‑free soy sauce)

Allergens: Soy (soy sauce), Wheat (regular soy sauce)

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Korean Braised Potatoes (Gamja Jorim)

Recipe by Drew Eats

A quick and easy Korean banchan – sweet‑savory braised potatoes cooked in a simple soy‑mirin glaze. Perfect as a side for Korean BBQ or any meal where you want a comforting, flavorful potato dish without the restaurant price tag.

EasyKoreanServes 4

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Source Video
12m
Prep
12m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
34m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$1.52
Total cost
$0.38
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Ensure the sauce thickens and coats the potatoes without burning; this gives the signature glossy finish.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle hot pan and boiling liquid with care to avoid burns.

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