Gochujang-Roasted Potatoes

Description

Gochujang is a Korean fermented chile paste that’s sweet, savory, and spicy all at once. It brings so much character to any dish!

Ingredients

  • 2 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 ½ tablespoons grapeseed oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes (Optional)
  • 2 scallions, sliced
  • ½ lime

Instructions

  1. Rinse potatoes in a colander to remove excess starch. Drain.
  2. Place potatoes into a large microwave-safe bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil and salt; toss to coat. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir
  3. cover again
  4. and microwave until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork
  5. about 2 minutes. Transfer to a colander to drain.
  6. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Whisk gochujang
  8. remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil
  9. soy sauce
  10. sesame oil
  11. and red pepper flakes together in the bowl used to cook the potatoes. Return potatoes to the bowl and toss to coat; spread onto the prepared baking sheet.
  12. Roast in the preheated oven
  13. stirring once or twice
  14. until potatoes are golden brown
  15. about 20 minutes.
  16. Remove from the oven and garnish with scallions. Squeeze lime juice over top.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

Servings: 4

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