Korean Braised Potatoes with Shishito Peppers
Prick each shishito pepper in 1 or 2 places so it does not burst, and hold the peppers back until the potatoes have cooked covered for about 12 minutes and a chopstick goes halfway in. Braise 6 more minutes with the lid slightly ajar. When a thin layer of liquid is all that remains, add 1 tbsp oligosaccharide syrup and toss gently for 2 minutes over medium-low heat to glaze the potatoes.
Quick answer
- Total time
- 40 min
- Level
- Easy
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Ingredients
- 8
About this dish
The potatoes finish with a sweet-salty soy glaze clinging to the outside and a floury interior.
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Because their wrinkled skins catch the sauce quickly, the shishito peppers wait until the potatoes are about halfway done and still keep a bit of crunch. The heat is mild enough for children, and once the glaze sets the dish holds its flavor at room temperature in a lunchbox.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Cut 300 g potato into even bite-size cubes and soak them in cold water for 5 minutes.
Drain well in a sieve so the surface does not turn pasty or break apart while braising.
- 2
Trim 80 g shishito peppers, wipe off moisture, and prick each one in 1 or 2 places with a toothpick.
The small holes keep them from bursting and help the sauce cling inside.
- 3
Put the potatoes, 150 ml water, 2.5 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon minced garlic in a pan over medium heat.
Once it starts bubbling, cover and cook for about 12 minutes.
- 4
When the potato edges look slightly translucent and a chopstick goes halfway in, add the shishito peppers.
Leave the lid slightly ajar and braise 6 more minutes so the peppers stay crisp.
- 5
When only a thin layer of liquid remains on the bottom, add 1 tablespoon oligosaccharide syrup and lower to medium-low heat.
Toss gently for 2 minutes until the potatoes take on a glossy glaze.
- 6
When the potatoes are tender and the pan is almost dry, turn off the heat.
Add 1 teaspoon sesame oil and 0.5 teaspoon sesame seeds, toss lightly, then serve warm or pack after cooling slightly.
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