Ingredients
Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.
Serves 4
Choose any positive whole number of servings. Ingredients and measured amounts in steps scale together. Times, temperatures and equipment stay unchanged. For larger yields, cook separate original-size batches. Counted ingredients can become fractions; beat eggs before dividing them. Fixed correction-water checks remain fixed.
Potatoes
Braise
Finish
Equipment
Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; saucepan with lid; sieve; heavy frying pan; spatula; heatproof spoon; spatula.
Check all product labels and cross-contact. Diet groups describe this listed draft, not every substitution.
Steps
Brown · About 5 min
- Heat oil from 600 g potatoes, cut into 2 cm cubes, 20 ml neutral oil; fry potato cubes for 5 minutes.
Braise · About 15 min
- Add 200 ml water, 40 ml soy sauce, 25 g sugar, 10 g garlic, chopped, cover and simmer 12–15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Check: Look for this result: potatoes are tender.
Glaze · About 5 min
- Uncover and reduce 5 minutes, turning gently. Add 10 ml sesame oil, 10 g sesame seeds.
Tips
- Reduce the glaze after potatoes become tender.
- Use the texture and doneness checks in the method; cooking times depend on your pan and heat.
Substitutions
- Use small whole baby potatoes; allow more simmering time.
Storage
- Refrigerate perishable food within two hours, or within one hour in heat above 32°C / 90°F. Store covered at 4°C / 40°F or below. Use within two days for this draft.
- Reheat cooked dishes to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning for even heating. Serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts directly from safe refrigeration.
Make ahead
- Prepare the measured ingredients for Gamja Jorim one day ahead. Refrigerate chopped vegetables and other perishable ingredients separately; complete the staged cooking on the serving day.
FAQ
What matters most when making Gamja Jorim?
Reduce the glaze after potatoes become tender.
What can I substitute in Gamja Jorim?
Use small whole baby potatoes; allow more simmering time.
Can I prepare Gamja Jorim ahead?
Prepare the measured ingredients for Gamja Jorim one day ahead. Refrigerate chopped vegetables and other perishable ingredients separately; complete the staged cooking on the serving day.
Food safety references
FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating
