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!