Peel and cut potatoes into slightly smaller than ping-pong ball size. Soak in water until clear, rinse, and dry using a towel or paper towel.

Heat a pan or pot with olive oil, add potatoes, and stir on high heat until evenly coated and golden brown.

Reduce heat to medium, add corn syrup or sugar, and simmer while coating the potatoes.

Add soy sauce and continue simmering. Gradually add small amounts of water to cook potatoes thoroughly.