Korean Roasted Potatoes with Garlic and Honey Recipe
A tray full of golden potatoes scented with garlic, honey, and soy sauce, with a light hint of sesame. In Korea, sweet-and-salty potatoes often appear as a side dish for dinner or as a snack to nibble at the table. The flavor is reminiscent of roasted potatoes with a honey glaze known from American cuisine, but with a distinct Asian twist.
These potatoes combine the familiar comfort of roasted potatoes with a Korean-inspired sweet-and-salty glaze of honey, soy sauce, and sesame. They are simple to prepare, yet the flavor is complex and addictive, making them perfect both as a side dish and as a snack to share.
Chef's tips
Spread the potatoes out well on the tray so they roast instead of steam; if needed, use two trays. For extra flavor, lightly toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan before sprinkling them over the hot potatoes.
How to serve
Serve in a large bowl or on a platter so everyone can help themselves. Pair with grilled chicken, roasted pork, or tofu, and add a fresh salad or kimchi for contrast. A small bowl of natural yogurt or sour cream on the side makes a great cooling dip.
Ingredients
- potatoes - 800 g
- garlic - 4 piece
- honey - 2 tablespoon
- soy sauce - 2 tablespoon
- vegetable oil - 3 tablespoon
- sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
- sesame seeds - 1.5 tablespoon
- chives - 2 tablespoon
- black pepper - 0.25 teaspoon
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (top and bottom heat). Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Peel the potatoes (if they have thin skins, you can leave them on), rinse, and cut into cubes about 2 cm on each side.
- Peel the garlic and finely chop it or grate it.
- In a large bowl, mix the vegetable oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, chopped garlic, and pepper. Stir until you get a smooth marinade.
- Add the chopped potatoes to the bowl and mix thoroughly with your hands or a spoon so that every piece is coated in the marinade.
- Transfer the potatoes to the baking tray in a single layer so the pieces do not overlap. This way they will bake evenly and become crispier.
- Bake the potatoes for 30–35 minutes, gently stirring them every 10 minutes or so, until they are soft inside and golden on the edges.
- After removing from the oven, sprinkle the potatoes with toasted sesame seeds and chopped chives. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Storage
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This dish is inspired by Korean gamja dishes, where potatoes often appear in sweet-and-salty glazes. It’s a great way to give everyday potatoes a new character without complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.
