Glazed Potatoes Side Dish Ready in Under 20 Minutes
Make this glazed potatoes side dish in under 20 minutes. Sweet, savory, and perfectly tender, it’s an easy recipe that works with any dinner.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 181kcal
Ingredients
- 3 medium-sized potatoes
- 1 tablespoon salt for boiling
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon roasted sesame seeds
- 1 scallion thin strips
Instructions
- Prep the potatoes: Wash and peel the potatoes, or leave the skin on if you like more texture. Cut them into medium ¾-inch cubes.
- Par-cook the potatoes: Add the diced potatoes to a pot with about 4 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer over high heat, then reduce to medium-high and cook for 5–7 minutes, just until tender.
- Drain and set aside: Drain the potatoes well and set them aside while you prepare the aromatics.
- Sauté the onions: Dice the onion into pieces similar in size to the potatoes. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat, add the neutral oil, and cook the onions for 3–5 minutes until soft, translucent, and lightly golden.
- Add the garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Glaze the potatoes: Add the cooked potatoes to the skillet along with soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Let everything simmer for 3–5 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce and coat the potatoes.
- Finish with flavor: Drizzle in the sesame oil and sprinkle the sesame seeds, stirring gently to combine.
- Serve and garnish: Transfer the glazed potatoes to a serving dish, top with thin strips of scallion, and serve immediately while warm and glossy.
Nutrition
Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Sodium: 2150mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 6g | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1.4mg