Korean Potatoes

Ingredients

• 4 potatoes, cut into cubes
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the potatoes and onion to the skillet and cook until the potatoes are lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic, ginger, gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey or sugar to the skillet and stir to combine.
4. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
5. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Gochujang is a popular Korean condiment made from red chili paste, glutinous rice, fermented soybean powder, and salt.
• This dish is popular in both Korea and Japan and can be served as a side dish or entrée.
• The sweetness of the honey or sugar helps to balance the heat from the gochujang and make the dish more palatable.