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March 2, 2026
Braised Baby Potatoes with Soy Sauce (Pre-boiling with Vinegar Keeps the Skin from Getting Tough)

Braised Baby Potatoes with Soy Sauce (Pre-boiling with Vinegar Keeps the Skin from Getting Tough)

Cook time
40 min
Difficulty
2 out of 5 stars
Servings
Serves 3

Ingredients

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Serves 3
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Steps

  1. Gently scrub the potatoes with rubber gloves or a cleaning brush to remove dirt and impurities

  2. Place the potatoes in a pot, cover with enough water, add 2T salt and 50ml vinegar. As soon as it starts boiling, rinse immediately with cold water

  3. Add enough water (1L) to cover the potatoes, along with 200ml soy sauce, 5T yellow corn syrup, 50ml mirin, 1T brown sugar, and 1T cooking oil, then simmer over medium heat

  4. When nearly reduced, add 1T more brown sugar, stir-fry briefly, turn off the heat, and drizzle with 1T sesame oil

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