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Soy-Braised Potatoes

Wherever they are grown around the world, potatoes fill the belly and warm the heart. Although potato dishes are less common in Asian countries than in Western and Eastern European countries, they can still fill the belly and warm the heart, Asian style. A crisp green salad would make a fine accompaniment to the dish.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

2 pounds red or white rose potatoes, washed and halved or quartered
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
1 green onion, thinly sliced, green part only, for garnish
Red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place the potatoes and water in the slow cooker insert. (The smaller the pieces, the faster they will cook. Also, the greater the surface area of the potato that is exposed, the more the sauce will be soaked up, and the more flavorful your potatoes will be.)

    Step 2

    Cover and cook on low for about 3 hours, or until the potatoes are somewhat tender when pierced with a fork, stirring now and again to keep all sides of the potatoes cooking evenly.

    Step 3

    In a small bowl, combine the sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic and pour over the potatoes, tossing thoroughly to coat all sides. Recover and continue cooking for about 30 minutes longer.

    Step 4

    Serve garnished with the toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onion, and red pepper flakes.

  2. Suggested Beverage

    Step 5

    I’m thinking perhaps a lighter-style Roussanne or Rhône-style white blend from California.

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