Crispy Stir-Fried Potato Strips
Easy Crispy Potato Stir-Fry Recipe with Carrots – A Classic Korean Side Dish
Potato stir-fry is a beloved staple in Korean households. It’s often tricky to cook without the potatoes breaking apart. Here’s how to achieve a wonderfully crisp texture without the pieces falling apart, making it a perfect side dish for any meal.
Main Ingredients- 300g Potatoes (about 2 medium)
- 40g Carrot (about 1/4)
- A little cooking oil
Seasoning Ingredients- 0.3 Tbsp Salt
- A pinch of Black Pepper
- A little Toasted Sesame Seeds (for garnish)
- 0.3 Tbsp Salt
- A pinch of Black Pepper
- A little Toasted Sesame Seeds (for garnish)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the main ingredients: 300g of potatoes (about 2 medium-sized) and 40g of carrot (about 1/4), which will add a lovely color.
Step 2
Wash the potatoes thoroughly. Using a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife, cut them into thin, uniform strips. Using a mandoline ensures consistent thickness, which helps the potatoes cook evenly and prevents them from breaking apart easily during stir-frying.
Step 3
Slice the carrot into thin strips of similar thickness to the potatoes, also using a mandoline or knife. The carrots will add a beautiful vibrant color to the dish when stir-fried with the potatoes.
Step 4
Place the potato strips in a bowl and rinse them gently under running water once or twice to remove excess starch. Rinsing helps prevent the potato strips from sticking together or becoming mushy when cooked.
Step 5
While these potatoes are relatively firm and thin, if you want to ensure maximum crispness and minimal breakage, you can soak the potato strips in cold water for 10-20 minutes. Afterward, drain them thoroughly before cooking. This step is optional but highly recommended for a perfectly crisp result.
Step 6
Heat a skillet or wok over medium heat and add a generous amount of cooking oil. Add the drained potato strips and stir-fry for about 4 minutes. Cook until the potato strips become translucent and are about halfway cooked through – they should start to soften.
Step 7
Once the potatoes are partially cooked, add the sliced carrots to the pan. Continue to stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the carrots to soften slightly and meld with the potatoes.
Step 8
Now it’s time to season. Add 0.3 Tbsp of salt and stir-fry to ensure the salt is evenly distributed throughout the potato and carrot strips.
Step 9
It’s important to stir-fry until the salt is well incorporated. If you find it difficult to stir without breaking the pieces, you can gently toss them in the pan or use two chopsticks to carefully mix them, which helps maintain their shape.
Step 10
Once everything is cooked and seasoned, turn off the heat. Sprinkle a pinch of black pepper and a generous amount of toasted sesame seeds over the dish for added aroma and flavor.
Step 11
Finally, gently toss the stir-fried potatoes and carrots to combine the pepper and sesame seeds. Your delicious crispy potato stir-fry is now ready to serve! It’s fantastic over a bowl of hot rice.
