Gamja-bokkeum (Korean Soy-glazed Potato Stir-fry)
Thick-cut potatoes and onion are stir-fried, then simmered in a sweet-savory sauce of oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Cooking covered over low heat keeps the potatoes moist and tender.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Potato3
- Onion1/2
- Oyster sauce1 tbsp
- Soy sauce3 tbsp
- Sugar1 tbsp
- Oligo syrup1 tbsp
- Canola oil1-2 tbsp
- Minced garlic1/2 tbsp
- Toasted sesame seedsa little
Directions
- 1
Cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces and rinse once in water. Cut the onion into similarly sized pieces.
- 2
Heat oil in a pan and add the minced garlic over low heat to make garlic-infused oil. Keep the heat low so it doesn't burn.
- 3
Once the garlic becomes fragrant, add the potatoes and onion and stir-fry.
- 4
Add the oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar, and stir-fry together.
- 5
Cover with a lid and cook over low heat. This way, you don't need to add any extra water.
- 6
When the potatoes are almost done, add the oligo syrup and simmer a little longer.
- 7
Turn off the heat and finish by sprinkling on toasted sesame seeds.
Tips
Adjust the seasoning to your taste. The tablespoon measurement is based on a standard rice spoon.