Caramelized Soy-Glazed Potatoes with Sesame and Garlic

Ingredients

- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (approximately 200°C).

2. Prepare the Potatoes
Wash and scrub the Yukon gold potatoes thoroughly. Peel them if desired, though the skins add a lovely texture. Cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes for even cooking.

3. Initial Seasoning
In a large mixing bowl, toss the potato cubes with 2 tablespoons of neutral oil and 1 teaspoon of salt, ensuring the potatoes are evenly coated.

4. Roasting
Spread the seasoned potato cubes evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil, ensuring they are in a single layer. Place the tray in the preheated oven and roast for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the potatoes begin to turn golden brown and tender.

5. Prepare the Glaze
While the potatoes are roasting, in a small saucepan, combine 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1/4 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 2 tablespoons of mirin. Set the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to simmer. Allow the glaze to reduce slightly, for about 5 minutes.

6. Add Garlic and Sesame Oil
Stir in the minced garlic and sesame oil into the glaze, continuing to cook for an additional 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.

7. Glaze the Potatoes
Once the potatoes are ready, remove them from the oven and pour the soy glaze mixture over them. Carefully toss the potatoes to ensure an even coating of the glaze.

8. Final Roasting
Return the glazed potatoes to the oven and roast for an additional 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are deeply caramelized and tender, stirring halfway through.

9. Serve
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the roasted potatoes just before serving. Enjoy the harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors.

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

- Supper
- Side Dish

Keywords

- Caramelized potatoes
- Soy-glazed potatoes
- Oven-roasted potatoes
- Garlic sesame potatoes
- Asian-inspired side dish
- Gourmet potato recipe
- Easy supper side
- Sweet and savory potatoes
- Glazed vegetables
- Roasted Yukon potatoes

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1200

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