Braised Potatoes, Pickling and Searing Before Adding Sauce Keeps Them Chewy and Intact

Steps

1. 1

   Quarter the potatoes and slice them into thick 1cm pieces. Add 1/4 tablespoon of kosher salt and 2 tablespoons of corn syrup, and pickle for 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Rinse the pickled potatoes lightly in water and drain in a strainer.

3. 3

   Add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil to a pan and cook the potatoes for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Once the potatoes are golden, add onion, green onion, and 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic, and stir-fry for 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the mixed sauce of soy sauce, oyster sauce, corn syrup, chili powder, gochujang, and water, and stir-fry until glazed.

6. 6

   Finish by adding 1.5 tablespoons of sesame oil and 1/2 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds, mix once, and serve.