# Gamja jorim (from Maangchi)

Video: [Braised baby potatoes (Algamja-jorim: 알감자조림)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jikaamQz01A) by [Maangchi](https://www.youtube.com/@Maangchi).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$2.00 per serving, ~$6.00 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$18.00* per serving (90%) vs ordering out (~$20.00*). * Estimate: 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.

## Ingredients

- 1 lb baby potatoes
- some vegetable oil _(amount estimated)_
- 1 large clove garlic
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp rice syrup
- 1 drop sesame oil
- some sesame seeds

## Steps

1. [0:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jikaamQz01A&t=39s) Inspect baby potatoes and trim any broken parts.
2. [1:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jikaamQz01A&t=72s) Rinse baby potatoes thoroughly in a bowl.
3. [1:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jikaamQz01A&t=77s) Drain rinsed potatoes using a colander.
4. [1:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jikaamQz01A&t=87s) Heat a thick pan over medium heat and add vegetable oil.
5. [1:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jikaamQz01A&t=91s) Add the washed baby potatoes to the pan.
6. [1:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jikaamQz01A&t=94s) Cover the pan with a lid and cook.
7. [2:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jikaamQz01A&t=140s) Shake the pan occasionally while cooking every few minutes.
8. [2:41](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jikaamQz01A&t=161s) Minced a large garlic clove into thin strips.
9. [3:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jikaamQz01A&t=200s) Test if potatoes are fully cooked by poking with a toothpick.
10. [3:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jikaamQz01A&t=210s) Pour soy sauce into the pan with the cooked potatoes.
11. [3:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jikaamQz01A&t=217s) Turn down the heat and pour in rice syrup.
12. [3:46](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jikaamQz01A&t=226s) Add the minced garlic into the pan and stir.
13. [4:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jikaamQz01A&t=262s) Braise the potatoes over medium heat until shiny and wrinkled.
14. [4:43](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jikaamQz01A&t=283s) Add a drop of sesame oil and mix well.
15. [4:51](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jikaamQz01A&t=291s) Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.

## 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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