Crispy Stir-Fried Taiwanese-Style Potatoes
Taiwanese-Style Stir-Fried Potatoes featured on ‘Baekban 기행’ with Huh Young-man
This is a home-style Taiwanese potato stir-fry that caught my eye on the MBC show ‘Baekban 기행’ (A Journey for a Full-Course Meal) featuring Huh Young-man. I decided to try making it myself. Enjoy this simple yet incredibly flavorful dish with a delightful crispy texture, perfect as a side dish or a snack!
Main Ingredients
- 2 medium potatoes
- 1 stalk of green onion (mainly the white part)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 1 stalk of green onion. Thinly slice the white part, which will be used to create fragrant green onion oil. Chopping it finely beforehand can make stir-frying easier.
Step 2
Wash 2 medium potatoes thoroughly. You can peel them or leave the skin on. Slice them thinly into matchsticks. If they are too thick, they will take longer to cook and won’t be as crispy. Soak the julienned potatoes in cold water for about 5 minutes to remove excess starch. This step prevents them from sticking together during cooking and enhances their crispiness. Make sure to drain them completely before cooking.
Step 3
Heat 2-3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the sliced green onions and gently fry them until fragrant and lightly golden, infusing the oil with their aroma. Once the green onions begin to turn golden, increase the heat to high and add the drained potato matchsticks. Stir-fry quickly, ensuring the potatoes remain crisp and slightly firm to the bite. Avoid overcooking them until they become mushy. Season with salt to your preference. Continue to stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until perfectly cooked and tender-crisp.
