Description
Tender baby potatoes cooked in a savory-sweet sauce that absorbs rich flavors, perfect for a comforting side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound baby potatoes
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the baby potatoes, then cut them in half if they are large. Remove any blemishes.
- Combine soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, water, and minced garlic in a pot and bring to a boil.
- Add the potatoes to the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Cover and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Stir occasionally to ensure even coating and prevent sticking.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
Be cautious with garlic to prevent bitterness. Cut potatoes uniformly for even cooking, and stick closely to cooking times for the perfect sauce coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg