Spicy and Sweet Braised Potatoes
Spicy and Sweet Braised Potatoes Recipe Everyone Will Love
Introducing a comforting and delicious braised potato dish that’s both spicy and sweet, perfect for a side dish that pairs wonderfully with rice! Soaking potatoes in saltwater before braising helps them maintain their shape and enhances their flavor. This recipe adds a touch of spiciness with gochugaru (Korean chili flakes), making it a crowd-pleaser for the whole family. Get ready for this dish to become a fast favorite on your dinner table!
Main Ingredients- 450-500g potatoes, peeled
- 1 Tbsp chopped scallions
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1.5 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Braising Sauce- 5-6 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 cup water (200ml)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp corn syrup or rice syrup
- 5-6 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 cup water (200ml)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp corn syrup or rice syrup
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly peel the potatoes and rinse them under running water. It’s important to remove any dirt or debris from the potatoes.
Step 2
Cut the prepared potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Immediately after cutting, soak them in cold water with a pinch of salt. This crucial step helps prevent the potatoes from breaking apart during cooking and keeps them firm. Let them soak for about 10 minutes.
Step 3
Gather all the ingredients for the braising sauce: soy sauce, water, sugar, and corn syrup. Mixing them together beforehand will make the cooking process smoother.
Step 4
Drain the potatoes from the saltwater and rinse them lightly under running water. Ensure you pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Heat 1-2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the dried potatoes and stir-fry them for a few minutes until they start to soften slightly. Then, add the gochugaru and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes, coating the potatoes evenly. This step gives the potatoes a beautiful reddish hue.
Step 5
Once the potatoes are nicely coated with gochugaru, pour in the prepared braising sauce (soy sauce, water, sugar, corn syrup). Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring gently.
Step 6
As soon as the sauce begins to boil, reduce the heat to medium. Cover the pan with a lid and let the potatoes simmer gently for about 10-15 minutes, or until they are tender. Stir occasionally to ensure the sauce is evenly distributed.
Step 7
When the potatoes are almost cooked through and the sauce has reduced to a thick consistency, add the chopped scallions and minced garlic. Stir them into the sauce and potatoes, allowing the aromatics to meld with the dish for another minute or two.
Step 8
Finally, sprinkle sesame seeds generously over the top. Turn off the heat, cover the pan again, and let the residual heat finish cooking the potatoes. This allows the flavors to deepen and the potatoes to become extra moist and delicious. Enjoy your homemade braised potatoes!
