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Korean potatoes in a bowl garnished with green onion.
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Korean Potatoes

A simple potato recipe that calls for the sweet and savory flavors of honey, garlic and soy sauce. Ready in less than 30 minutes, it's the perfect weeknight dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 152kcal
Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 1.5 pound bag yellow or purple baby potatoes cut in half or fourths if the potatoes are larger
  • ½ cup water
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste or finely minced garlic

Instructions

  • Get out and measure your ingredients.
    Ingredients to make Korean potatoes on the table.
  • Heat the oil in a large wok or a deep-frying pan over medium heat.
  • Add the potatoes and toss them in the oil. Stir and toss the potatoes as they fry, to prevent them from burning.
    Potatoes cooking in a large wok.
  • Once they start to turn a golden-brown color on all sides, pour the water, honey, soy sauce and garlic into the pan.
    Garlic is added to potatoes cooking in wok.
  • Stir to combine.
    Sauce is added to potatoes in the wok.
  • Let the sauce thicken for 8-10 minutes and allow the potatoes to soften and become fork tender.
    Korean potatoes are in a wok with a wooden spoon.
  • Remove the pan from the heat.
    Wooden spoon is picking up a scoop of Korean potatoes from the wok.
  • Serve.
    Serving up Korean potatoes in a bowl.
  • With chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish.
    Korean potatoes in a bowl on the table with wok in the background.
  • Enjoy every bite!
    Front view of a bowl of Korean potatoes with a fork lifting a potato from the bowl.

Notes

Storage
  • These potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 269mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg