Spicy Gochujang Braised Potatoes
How to Make Delicious Gochujang Braised Potatoes, a Perfect Side Dish
Introducing Gochujang Braised Potatoes, where tender, fluffy potatoes create a fantastic harmony with rice. Made with simple ingredients, this dish is a magical side that will have you finishing your rice bowl in no time. You can also omit the gochujang and braise them with soy sauce for the kids!
Main Ingredients- 2 medium potatoes
- 1/2 onion
- 1/2 stalk green onion
- Cooking oil, as needed
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash and prepare 2 potatoes and 1/2 onion.
Step 2
Peel the potatoes and cut them into roughly 2cm cubes. It’s important to keep them a decent size, as they can shrink and break apart during cooking if cut too small.
Step 3
Slice the onion to a similar thickness as the potatoes.
Step 4
While the potatoes are cooking, let’s make the delicious sauce. In a small bowl, add 1 Tbsp of gochujang.
Step 5
Add 1 Tbsp of minced garlic for a spicy kick.
Step 6
Add 2.5 Tbsp of soy sauce, the base for umami flavor.
Step 7
Add 0.5 Tbsp of gochugaru to enhance the spiciness.
Step 8
Finely chop the 1/2 stalk of green onion. You can use the white parts, or include the green parts for extra fragrance.
Step 9
Heat a pan over medium heat and add about 2 swirls of cooking oil. The dish tastes better when the pan is sufficiently hot.
Step 10
Gently pat dry any excess water from the prepared potatoes with a paper towel, then add them to the hot pan. Stir-fry until the edges start to turn lightly golden. This helps the potatoes absorb the sauce better.
Step 11
Once the potato edges begin to look slightly translucent, add the sliced onion and stir-fry together. The sweetness of the onion will blend well with the potatoes.
Step 12
Pour in about 100ml of water. This helps the ingredients cook and become tender.
Step 13
Add 1 Tbsp of sugar for sweetness and gently stir to combine with all the ingredients and sauce.
Step 14
Cover the pan and simmer over medium-low heat for about 5-7 minutes, allowing the potatoes to cook through until tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 15
When the potatoes are almost cooked and the onions are translucent, add all the pre-mixed gochujang sauce. Stir well to coat the ingredients evenly with the sauce.
Step 16
Stir-fry over medium heat until the sauce thickens and coats the potatoes and onions beautifully. The flavors will concentrate as the sauce reduces.
Step 17
When the potatoes are nearly done and the sauce is slightly reduced, add the chopped green onions and cook for another moment. The fragrance of the green onions will enhance the overall flavor.
Step 18
Turn off the heat, drizzle in a little sesame oil for nutty aroma, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Gently toss with the residual heat to finish your delicious Gochujang Braised Potatoes.
Step 19
These spicy and sweet Gochujang Braised Potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal. The fluffy potatoes combined with the savory, spicy sauce will make you want more rice! For younger eaters, you can omit the gochujang and braise with soy sauce instead – it’s still delicious. Try serving them over a bowl of warm rice like a donburi!
