Braised Baby Potatoes (Algamja-jorim)

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1. 1
   Select quail-egg-sized baby potatoes, rinse them thoroughly.
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2. 2
   Heat vegetable oil in a thick-bottomed pan over medium heat, add the potatoes, and cover the pan.
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3. 3
   Stir the potatoes every five minutes. Cook for about 20 minutes total until they are completely tender; a fork should easily pierce the largest one.
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4. 4
   Mince or slice the garlic clove thinly.
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5. 5
   Add three tablespoons of soy sauce and reduce to medium heat.
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6. 6
   Add three tablespoons of rice syrup and the garlic, stirring to combine.
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   Continue braising over medium heat until the potatoes are glossy and dark. Then reduce to low heat and simmer until the skins are very wrinkled and the glaze is shiny.
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   Turn off the heat and add sesame oil.
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   Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve as a side dish or appetizer.
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