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Gamja jorim

From the video “Braised baby potatoes (Algamja-jorim: 알감자조림)” by Maangchi. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Maangchi. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyGreat weeknight pick
Not spicy
Total time
~50 min
est.
Serves
~4
est.
Cost
~$2.00*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$18.00* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
7

Ingredients

  • Vegan

May contain gluten, soy, sesame

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$6.00*for the batch in the video
~$2.00*per serving

You save about ~$18.00* per serving (90% less*) than ordering it out — ~$54.00* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Korean restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

2 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 3 predicted from typical costs · not priced: rice syrup, sesame oil

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 2 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Korean restaurant plate at ~$20, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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stated said or written in the video · shown seen in the video · estimated our guess (1 here)

Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving178 kcal · 9% of 2,000
Fat4.2 g5%
Saturated fat0.3 g2%
Sodium676 mg29%
Carbohydrate34 g12%
Fiber2.6 g9%
Total sugars14 gno daily value
Added sugars13 g25%
Protein3.5 g7%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+11 of 20
  • Fiber+20 of 20
  • Saturated fat−2 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−20 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 6 of 7 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 4 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Typical amounts assumed for vegetable oil, sesame seeds, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not matched to nutrient data: sesame oil. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • bowl
  • knife
  • colander
  • sink
  • pan
  • lid
  • toothpick
  • spoon
  • serving bowl

What the video didn’t say

  • exact cooking times beyond general ranges
  • servings count not stated
  • total time not stated
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Maangchi’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Gamja jorim

What makes Maangchi's Gamja jorim recipe and technique special?

Maangchi's take on Gamja jorim focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Korean flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Braising too fast burns garlic; too slow won't wrinkle skins. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Gamja jorim at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Gamja jorim recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Gamja jorim ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Gamja jorim can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Maangchi's Gamja jorim?

This recipe utilizes approximately 7 ingredients across 15 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Gamja jorim?

The official cooking video by Maangchi is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.