Spicy & Sweet Gochujang Braised Potatoes
How to Make Deliciously Spicy and Sweet Gochujang Braised Potatoes
These gochujang braised potatoes offer a delightful chewy and fluffy texture with a savory, spicy, and sweet sauce that perfectly coats the potatoes. Get ready to make a side dish that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Main Ingredients
- 3-4 potatoes (medium size)
- 1/2 stalk green onion (scallion)
- 1/2 onion
- 1/2 red chili pepper
- 1 green chili pepper (optional, for extra spice)
- 3 Tbsp cooking oil
- A pinch of sesame seeds
Seasoning Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin or rice wine)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp fish sauce (for umami)
- 2 Tbsp oligo syrup (or other sweetener, adjust to taste)
- 100ml water
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- A pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin or rice wine)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp fish sauce (for umami)
- 2 Tbsp oligo syrup (or other sweetener, adjust to taste)
- 100ml water
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- A pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the potatoes thoroughly under running water, peel them, and cut them into bite-sized pieces. If the potatoes are too large, they will take longer to cook, so aim for pieces about 2-3cm in size. If you’re using small potatoes, feel free to use 4 of them.
Step 2
Rinse the cut potatoes several times in cold water to remove excess starch. This step is crucial to prevent the potatoes from breaking apart during cooking and will result in a cleaner, more appealing dish. Continue rinsing until the water runs clear.
Step 3
Slice the green onion and onion into pieces similar in size to the potatoes. Finely chop the red and green chili peppers. If you prefer a spicier dish, you can increase the amount of green chili pepper or add an extra one.
Step 4
Heat the cooking oil in a pot over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden brown. Sautéing the garlic well will bring out a deeper flavor in the dish.
Step 5
Once the garlic is golden, add the sliced potatoes and onions to the pot. Increase the heat to medium-high and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes. This quick stir-fry coats the potatoes with oil, which helps them hold their shape and prevents them from crumbling apart once braised.
Step 6
Now, it’s time to add the seasoning ingredients. Combine the gochugaru, gochujang, cooking wine, soy sauce, fish sauce, oligo syrup, and water in the pot. Stir everything together thoroughly to ensure there are no clumps, especially with the gochujang and gochugaru. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
Step 7
Once the sauce comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium. Cover the pot with a lid and let the potatoes simmer for about 5 minutes. This steaming process will help the potatoes cook through and absorb the flavors of the sauce.
Step 8
After 5 minutes, remove the lid. You should see that the sauce has thickened slightly. If the potatoes are still not tender enough, add a little more water and continue simmering. It’s important to leave some sauce in the pot, as you’ll be adding the vegetables later. If the sauce reduces too much, the potatoes can dry out and the flavor can become dull, so keep an eye on the consistency.
Step 9
When the potatoes are tender, add the chopped green onion, red chili pepper, and green chili pepper. Stir-fry over medium-high heat for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften slightly and meld with the sauce. This step ensures everything is well combined.
Step 10
Just before turning off the heat, drizzle in the sesame oil. The nutty aroma of the sesame oil will enhance the overall flavor profile of the dish.
Step 11
Finish by sprinkling a pinch of black pepper and a generous amount of sesame seeds over the top. Your delicious Spicy & Sweet Gochujang Braised Potatoes are now ready to be served!
