AI-generated imageGoguma Jorim: Korean Soy-Braised Sweet Potatoes (4 Side Servings)
Goguma jorim is a Korean banchan of sweet potato pieces gently braised in soy sauce, garlic and brown sugar. It is a savory-sweet side dish rather than the deep-fried candied snack goguma mattang.
Ingredients
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Steps
- 01
Rinse and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut into even cubes about 1.5 cm across so they cook uniformly.
- 02
Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sweet potato and stir gently for around 2–3 minutes until the cubes are evenly coated.
- 03
Add soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and about 180 ml water. Add a little more water if needed for your pan so the bottom will not dry out. Bring to a gentle boil.
- 04
Simmer uncovered over medium-low heat for roughly 12–18 minutes, turning carefully from time to time. The cubes are done when a fork goes through easily but they still hold their shape. Add a little water if the pan dries too fast.
- 05
When the sweet potato is tender, increase the heat briefly to reduce the sauce just enough to coat the pieces lightly. Turn off the heat before the sugar burns and finish with sesame seeds.
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Before you cook
Wash and thoroughly cook the sweet potatoes. Check soy sauce for soy/wheat and sesame for sesame allergy. Take care with the hot, reducing sugar sauce to avoid burns. Refrigerate leftovers at 4°C or below within two hours.
Allergens: 대두(간장), 밀(간장 제품별 확인), 참깨
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