Spicy and Sweet Braised Potatoes
Spicy, Savory, and Sweet Braised Potatoes Recipe
Tired of basic soy-sauce-only braised potatoes? This version is elevated with a kick! Introducing a braised potato recipe that’s wonderfully spicy, savory, and sweet. It’s the perfect side dish for rice or a delicious accompaniment to drinks. Experience a magical flavor that will make you want to finish a whole bowl of rice!
Main Ingredients
- 2 large potatoes
- 1/3 carrot (about 5cm long)
- 1/3 spam or ham (about 5cm long)
- 2 Korean chili peppers (Cheongyang peppers)
Seasoning Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp soup soy sauce (standard Korean tablespoon)
- 2 Tbsp regular soy sauce (standard Korean tablespoon)
- 2 Tbsp oligosaccharide (standard Korean tablespoon)
- 2 Tbsp sugar (standard Korean tablespoon)
- 1 Tbsp maesil-cheong (plum extract) (standard Korean tablespoon)
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (standard Korean tablespoon)
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) (standard Korean tablespoon)
- Pinch of black pepper
- Pinch of sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp soup soy sauce (standard Korean tablespoon)
- 2 Tbsp regular soy sauce (standard Korean tablespoon)
- 2 Tbsp oligosaccharide (standard Korean tablespoon)
- 2 Tbsp sugar (standard Korean tablespoon)
- 1 Tbsp maesil-cheong (plum extract) (standard Korean tablespoon)
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (standard Korean tablespoon)
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) (standard Korean tablespoon)
- Pinch of black pepper
- Pinch of sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, peel the potatoes and cut them into large cubes. Cut the carrot and spam/ham into similar-sized pieces. Finely chop the Korean chili peppers and remove the seeds (you can adjust the spiciness). Prepare all ingredients.
Step 2
Let’s make the seasoning for this delicious braised potato dish! In a bowl, combine 2 Tbsp soup soy sauce, 2 Tbsp regular soy sauce, 2 Tbsp oligosaccharide, 2 Tbsp sugar, 1 Tbsp maesil-cheong, 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic, and 1 Tbsp gochugaru. Mix well. (We’ll add the pepper and sesame seeds later!)
Step 3
Heat 1-2 Tbsp of cooking oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the cut potatoes, carrots, and spam/ham and sauté until lightly browned, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 4
Once the edges of the potatoes start to look slightly translucent (after about 2-3 minutes), pour in all the prepared seasoning mixture. Stir gently to coat the ingredients. Then, add 1 cup (about 200ml using a paper cup) of water.
Step 5
Now, cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let it simmer until the potatoes are tender. It’s helpful to open the lid occasionally to check if the sauce is burning and gently shake the pan to mix.
Step 6
After simmering for about 5 minutes and the potatoes are somewhat cooked, add the chopped Korean chili peppers and lower the heat to low. You’ll start to smell the spicy aroma.
Step 7
Finally, stir and cook for another 3 minutes. The sauce will thicken slightly, infusing the ingredients with rich flavor. Just before turning off the heat, sprinkle in a pinch of black pepper and a pinch of sesame seeds. Your spicy, savory, and sweet braised potatoes are ready! Serve hot over rice and enjoy!
