Irresistible Soy Garlic Potatoes
Crispy, golden potatoes marinated in soy sauce and garlic, perfect as a side dish or a main attraction.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (about 4–5 medium) Yukon Gold potatoes, washed and cubed
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Begin by washing and cubing your Yukon Gold potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the Flavorful Marinade: In a large bowl, mix together the soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, sesame oil, and ginger.
- Marinate the Potatoes: Add the cubed potatoes to the bowl, tossing them gently in the marinade until every piece is coated.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Potatoes: Once the oil is hot, add the marinated potatoes to the skillet in a single layer.
- Stir and Sauté: After the initial browning, stir the potatoes gently to brown on all sides.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the potatoes from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of rice vinegar to the marinade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg