Super Simple Pan-Fried Potatoes (Gamja Bokkeum)
Quick & Easy Homemade Pan-Fried Potatoes: A Beginner-Friendly Recipe
This recipe is so simple, it almost doesn’t feel like cooking! It’s an incredibly easy side dish that anyone can follow. Despite its simple preparation, you’ll be surprised by how delicious pan-fried potatoes can be! Let’s make some unexpectedly tasty pan-fried potatoes with this effortless method!
Main Ingredients- 2 small potatoes
- 1/2 onion
Seasoning & Cooking Oil- 5-6 tsp soy sauce (standard brewed soy sauce)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cooking oil
- 5-6 tsp soy sauce (standard brewed soy sauce)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cooking oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, peel the potatoes and wash them thoroughly. Slice them into bite-sized pieces, about 0.5 cm thick. Peel and thinly slice the onion as well. Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add sesame oil and cooking oil in a 1:1 ratio. About 1 teaspoon of each is sufficient. Once the oils are evenly distributed in the pan, add the sliced potatoes and begin to stir-fry.
Step 2
Stir the potatoes occasionally to prevent them from sticking. When the surface of the potatoes starts to look slightly translucent and they begin to cook, add the sliced onions and stir-fry them together. Adding a generous amount of onion will enhance the sweetness and significantly improve the flavor of the pan-fried potatoes, so feel free to adjust the onion quantity to your preference! Continue to stir-fry with the potatoes until the onions become translucent.
Step 3
When the potatoes and onions are about halfway cooked, carefully pour 5-6 teaspoons of soy sauce around the edges of the pan. Using brewed soy sauce can add a deeper umami flavor. Stir and cook, allowing the soy sauce to lightly caramelize and develop its aroma as it touches the hot pan. The amount of soy sauce can be adjusted based on the quantity of potatoes and your personal taste. If you’re using a very salty soy sauce, it’s best to use less.
Step 4
It’s important to be careful not to overcook the potatoes, as they can fall apart. When the potatoes are about 70-80% cooked and start to become tender, turn off the heat. Allow the residual heat to finish cooking the potatoes and let the seasonings meld together evenly by covering the pan for 1-2 minutes, or by continuing to stir gently in the residual heat. Your delicious pan-fried potatoes, perfect for enjoying with a warm bowl of rice, are now ready!
