Baek Jong-won's Potato Jjigae Recipe

Gamja Jjigae, a dish with a savory and spicy broth, is a simple yet deeply flavorful one-meal dish. Try making this dish, perfect as a "rice thief" menu, in Baek Jong-won style!

[Ingredients]

• Potatoes: 2 (400g)
• Onion: 1/2 (100g)
• Green onion: 1 cup (80g)
• Cheongyang peppers: 3 (15g)
• Canned ham: 1 can (200g)
• Minced garlic: 1 tbsp (15g)
• Doenjang (fermented soybean paste): 1/2 tbsp (10g)
• Gochujang (Korean chili paste): 1 tbsp (20g)
• Coarse red pepper powder: 2 tbsp (10g)
• Brown sugar: 1 tbsp (10g)
• Jinjang (thick soy sauce): 4 tbsp (40g)
• Water: 4 cups (700g)

[Instructions]

1. Prepare the ingredients

• Cut the potatoes and onions into thick 1cm slices.
• Finely chop the cheongyang peppers and green onions.
• Put the canned ham in a ziplock bag and finely crush it by hand.

2. Layer the ingredients

• Place the potatoes at the bottom of the pot, then layer the onions, green onions, cheongyang peppers, and canned ham on top.

3. Add the seasoning

• Add brown sugar, red pepper powder, minced garlic, gochujang, doenjang, and jinjang to the pot, then pour in the water.

4. Boil

• Bring the pot to a boil over high heat.
• Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and stir to mix the seasoning well.

5. Simmer

• Simmer until the broth reduces by about half.
• Adjust the seasoning by adding more jinjang to taste.

6. Finish

• Once the potatoes are cooked through and slightly mashed, turn off the heat and serve.

Cooking Tips

• Adjusting Potato Texture: Check the potatoes during cooking to prevent them from becoming completely mashed.
• Cheongyang Pepper Substitute: If you want to reduce the spiciness, use regular peppers instead of cheongyang peppers.
• Ham Substitute: You can also use minced pork or bacon instead of spam.
• Additional Ingredients: Adding tteok (rice cakes) or tofu will make it a more filling meal.

Suggested Side Dishes

• White rice: Goes well with the savory gamja jjigae broth.
• Kimchi: Recommended as a side dish to enhance the savory flavor.

Enjoy a hearty meal with a bowl of spicy and savory Gamja Jjigae! 🍲