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Crispy Smashed Gochujang Potato Salad

Crispy Smashed Gochujang Potato Salad

  • Author: Andy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Salad, Side Dish
  • Method: Roasted
  • Cuisine: Korean-inspired, Fusion
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Golden, crispy smashed potatoes tossed in a spicy-sweet gochujang dressing with fresh herbs and toasted sesame seeds. Bold, crunchy, and totally addictive.


Ingredients

  • Baby Yukon Gold potatoes, 2 pounds
  • Olive oil, 3 tablespoons
  • Fine salt, 1 teaspoon
  • Gochujang paste, 2 tablespoons
  • Rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon
  • Soy sauce, 1 tablespoon
  • Toasted sesame oil, 2 teaspoons
  • Honey or maple syrup, 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic, 2 cloves minced
  • Green onions, 3 stalks thinly sliced
  • Cilantro, 1/4 cup chopped
  • Toasted sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F, line a large baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork tender, about 15 minutes, then drain well.
  3. Arrange potatoes on the baking sheet, gently press each with the bottom of a glass to smash.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, spreading so surfaces are coated.
  5. Roast on the top rack until deeply golden and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes.
  6. Whisk gochujang, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey or maple, and minced garlic in a bowl.
  7. Toss warm potatoes with the dressing, then shower with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
  8. Serve immediately while edges are crisp.

Notes

  • Note: Dress the potatoes while still warm so they absorb maximum flavor.
  • For extra crunch, let smashed potatoes air dry 5 minutes before roasting.
  • Adjust heat by adding more or less gochujang to taste.
  • A squeeze of lime just before serving adds bright contrast.
  • To re-crisp leftovers, roast or air fry at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: about 1 cup
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: gochujang potato salad, crispy smashed potatoes, Korean potato salad, spicy potato salad, sesame potato salad, roasted potato salad, vegetarian side dish