Gamja Jorim - Korean Spicy Soy Sauce Potatoes

The Missus has been requesting these for a while, so today I thought I'd take a shot at making them.

You may not recognize the name, but once you look at them you'll realize that these are the sweet-savory-sometimes spicy potatoes that are delivered to your table as panchan.

This wasn't much of a problem as I had all the ingredients at home..... except for the potatoes. I wanted it a bit spicier than I usually get them so I added red pepper powder and kochujang. Another easy recipe, but quite good.

A couple of notes; the "mulyeot" I use is malt syrup, not colored corn syrup, which is cheaper, but at least to my palate doesn't taste the same. The Kochujang I use usually has glutinous rice powder and soybean in it. There are versions that use other ingredients.

Gamja Jorim:

2 lb russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2" - 3/4" cubes, rinsed to remove excess starch.
1 small onion sliced thin
6 cloves garlic sliced thin lengthwise
Red Pepper Powder to taste (optional)
2 Tb Canola Oil
Sesame Oil to taste

The sauce

1/4 Cup light soy sauce
1/4 Cup water
3 Tb Mulyeot (Malt Syrup)
3 Tb granulated sugar
1 Tb Kochujang
3 cloves garlic finely minced

- Mix the ingredients for the sauce, and set aside.
- Heat a saucepan over medium heat. Add the oil.
- Add the onions and garlic(and red pepper powder if desired), saute until translucent.
- Add the potatoes and saute.
- When the potatoes start to brown, add the sauce and bring to a boil.
- Turn down the heat to a low simmer, and cover.Stir every 2 minutes or so until the potatoes are cooked through.
- You may add more liquid if necessary.
- When the potatoes are cooked through, remove from heat and add sesame oil to taste, and stir to incorporate.
- Cover and let sit until cool.
- Serve at room temperature or cooler.

It sure was nice to have a sunny day...... and San Diego always looks much better after a good rain has scrubbed the skies. While the Missus wanted to sleep in, I thought I'd take a drive, and ended up at Presidio Park. The Missus and I used to go there regularly when we lived in the Mission Valley area,  often packing a nice bento or sandwich lunch. Since we've moved, we haven't been back very often. But on days like today, it sure is a beautiful, and tranquil place.

Across from the park area was the location of Fort Stockton, and the monument to the Mormon Battalion.

 
Here's the view on one side.....

 

And even though the Missus decided on sleeping in, I was by no means alone......

 

It made for a nice little diversion.....

I hope everyone had a great weekend!

Comments

[Dennis]

I always get seconds of these panchan. Now I know the name! Your version is especially making me crave a nice bowl of hot rice..

[Lynnea]

Oh my gosh, those two are super cuties. What sweet faces!

The potatoes look pretty good too =)

[kat]

looks like you had a great day!

[santos.]

the recipe i never thought i needed...until now! so ono. great job, kirk, more carbs for me!

[Su-Lin]

I've always wondered how to make these! Thanks!

[Judy@TinkerWithFood]

awwww, your kids are so cute ;)

[Kirk]

Hi Dennis - Funny you should mention rice.... I ended up eating this with a nice big bowl.... potatoes and rice! LOL!

Hi Lynnea - Thanks! Amd thanks! ;o)

Hi Kat - It was a nice morning......

Hi Santos - Thanks so much. Coming from you that's high praise.

Hi Su-Lin - It was pretty easy.

Thanks Judy - I'm wondering how "Stein-y" is doing?

[Rosa]

Sad that you know how to make more Korean dishes than I do. My Korean card is revoked... ;)

I'm going to try this recipe at home this week and see if the Husband will eat it! If not, then...well, more for me! :D

[Carol]

Awesome! We love this panchan and now I can make it when I make kalbi. Sweet!!

Aww, Da Boys are so cute! I bet they enjoyed the park.

[janfrederick]

Ah man, I used to take the doggies there when we lived off of India Street. We went to Balboa Park yesterday, which wasn't shabby either. :)

[caninecologne]

thanks for the panchan recipe. i haven't been lucky enough to have it yet but now i can just make it thanks to you.

cute dogz!!!!!!!

[Kirk]

LOL Rosa! You're too funny......

Hi Carol - You can keep the kochujang and ground chilies out to make it non-spicy.

Hi Jan - Man was it pretty yeaterday!

Hi CC - These potatoes, when made well, are like crack!

[foodhoe]

I needed some inspiration for a bag o' taters at home, I'm glad I stopped by. The view over there looks lovely!

[Kirk]

Hey FH - This one is pretty tasty.... It's really nice after a good rain has scrubbed the skies clear.

[mills]

Kirk,

I love these potatoes, non spicy, or spicy. We usually always eat them with rice! Carb on carbs, but so good! My Mom used to bring this and rice to a lot of pot lucks, and would have people chasing after her for the recipe, not realizing that she doesn't measure! Unfortunately she wants to cook "american" food but she needs someone to show her because she cannot understand the cups, tsp, grams, etc. :P

[Kirk]

LOL Mills! BTW, it's very nice to hear from you, I hope all is going well. I think your Mom should use the same instincts she has as a fabulous cook and use them for "American" dishes! ;o)

[mills]

Yeah she does for the most part but when she can't figure out how something is put together, she asks for help but most people tell her a cup of this and tsp of that, and she tunes out. :P

Yeah it is good to hear from you too. I always check here but I haven't commented lately.

[_ts of [eatingclub] vancouver]

I tried making these potatoes but they were a failure! I'll try your recipe next time. =)

[Kirk]

Hi TS - Give it a shot, this ended up much better than I thought.