Gamja Jorim (Soy Sauce–Lacquered Potatoes)
For his gamja jorim recipe, a riff on Korean soy sauce–braised potatoes, 2021 F&W Best New Chef Angel Barreto of Anju in Washington, D.C., simmers tiny peewee potatoes in a sweet-and-savory syrup infused with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, resulting in potatoes with a creamy, tender interior and a gorgeously lacquered skin. It's important to pay close attention to the glaze while it's reducing: It can go from a lovely, shiny glaze to a very thick and dark syrup fairly quickly. If you'd like, garnish this side dish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and chopped fresh chives.
December 2021