Smash Potatoes. you might get addicted!
Smash Potatoes. you might get addicted! is a easy Korean recipe that serves 4. 310 calories per serving. Recipe by Jose.elcook on YouTube.
Prep: 37 min | Cook: 55 min | Total: 1 hr 47 min
Cost: $13.44 total, $3.36 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 lb Baby Potatoes (washed, trimmed, kept whole)
- 1 tsp Salt (for boiling water)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil (drizzled on smashed potatoes before baking)
- 1 tbsp Gojujang (Korean Chili Paste) (store‑bought gochujang or gojujang)
- 1 tbsp Fresh Chives (finely chopped)
- 1 cup Low‑Fat Plain Yogurt (Greek yogurt works well)
- 1 tsp Lime Zest (zest of one lime)
- 2 tbsp Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar (balances acidity)
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (optional, freshly ground)
Instructions
Wash and Trim Potatoes
Rinse the baby potatoes under cold water, trim any blemishes, and pat dry.
Time: PT10M
Boil Potatoes Until Fork‑Tender
Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, add 1 tsp salt, bring to a boil and cook 15‑20 minutes until a fork slides in easily but the potatoes hold their shape.
Time: PT20M
Temperature: 212°F
Drain and Cool Slightly
Drain the potatoes in a colander and let them sit for about 5 minutes to steam off excess moisture.
Time: PT5M
Prepare Gojujang Yogurt Sauce
In a small bowl whisk together the low‑fat yogurt, gojujang, chopped chives, lime zest, lime juice, and sugar until smooth.
Time: PT5M
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 425°F while the potatoes are cooling.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 425°F
Smash Potatoes on Baking Sheet
Line a baking sheet with parchment, arrange the boiled potatoes, and gently press each with a fork or masher until flattened but still intact. Drizzle with olive oil and season with black pepper.
Time: PT5M
Bake Until Golden Brown
Bake the smashed potatoes for 30‑40 minutes, flipping halfway, until the edges are crisp and golden.
Time: PT35M
Temperature: 425°F
Serve with Sauce
Transfer the hot potatoes to a serving platter, drizzle generously with the gojujang yogurt sauce, and garnish with extra chives if desired.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 310
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 80g
- Fat
- 8g
- Fiber
- 4g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Low-Fat
Allergens: Dairy
Last updated: April 15, 2026








