Braised Potatoes with Korean Peppers (Ggwari Gochu Gamja Jorim)
Braised Potatoes with Korean Peppers (Ggwari Gochu Gamja Jorim)
Simple and Delicious Braised Potatoes with Korean Peppers
Hello! Today, we’re making a delightful ‘Ggwari Gochu Gamja Jorim,’ a dish that perfectly balances tender potatoes with fragrant Korean peppers. This is a fantastic side dish that’s easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying with rice. Let’s get cooking!
Main Ingredients- 3 medium potatoes
- About 15 Ggwari gochu (Korean chili peppers, mild variety)
- 2 tbsp avocado oil (or other vegetable oil)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, peel the potatoes and cut them into bite-sized cubes, about 2-3 cm. To prevent the potatoes from sticking together while cooking, it’s important to remove their starch. Rinse the cut potatoes in cold water 2-3 times until the water runs clear.
Step 2
Drain the potatoes thoroughly in a sieve to remove excess water. This step is crucial to prevent oil splattering when you start frying.
Step 3
Wash the Ggwari gochu peppers under running water, keeping the stems intact. If they are too long, you can cut them in half. Leaving the stems on helps the peppers maintain their shape during cooking.
Step 4
In a bowl, combine the sauce ingredients: 4 tbsp soy sauce, 1.5 tbsp cooking wine, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp corn syrup, and 2/3 cup water. Whisk well until the brown sugar is completely dissolved, ensuring the sauce will be evenly distributed.
Step 5
Heat 2 tbsp of avocado oil in a pot or pan over medium heat. Add the drained potatoes and stir-fry until they start to look slightly translucent. Pour in the prepared sauce. Cover the pot with a lid and let the potatoes cook for about 5 minutes until they are partially tender. This allows the potatoes to absorb the initial flavors.
Step 6
After 5 minutes, remove the lid and continue to simmer the potatoes over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens and coats the potatoes with a nice, rich color. When the potatoes are almost fully cooked, add the Ggwari gochu peppers and cook for another 2-3 minutes. It’s best to cook the peppers just long enough to retain a slight crispness, so avoid overcooking them.
Step 7
Just before turning off the heat, drizzle in 1 tbsp of sesame oil. This will add a wonderful nutty aroma and flavor to the dish.
Step 8
Finally, sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds over the finished Ggwari Gochu Gamja Jorim for a beautiful presentation and an extra layer of flavor. Enjoy this delicious side dish with your meal!
