Kim Dae-seok's Butter-Braised Baby Potatoes

• baby baby potatoes 800g
• butter 1 piece (10g)
• kombu 1 piece (5g)
• hot water 1/2 cup (for steeping kombu)
• sea salt 1 tablespoon (for soaking)
• sugar 1 tablespoon (for soaking)
• soy sauce 2 tablespoons
• oyster sauce 1/2 tablespoon
• minced garlic 1/2 tablespoon
• corn syrup 3 tablespoons (2 tablespoons during cooking, 1 tablespoon at the end)
• sugar 1/2 tablespoon
• vegetable oil 2 tablespoons
• sesame oil 1/2 tablespoon
• soy sauce 1/2 tablespoon (for final seasoning adjustment)

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Soaking baby baby potatoes in salt and sugar draws out moisture, preventing them from breaking apart during cooking while preserving their chewy texture.
• Microwaving the baby baby potatoes before sautéing dramatically reduces overall cooking time.
• Adding an extra drizzle of corn syrup at the end creates a glossy coating, giving the dish a shiny, appetizing appearance.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those who want to shorten potato cooking time while keeping them intact.
• ⭐People seeking a chewy potato stew with rich buttery flavor and sweet-salty seasoning.
• ⭐Anyone looking for a hearty, long-lasting side dish that tastes great even when reheated.