Golden Ratio! Savory and Flavorful Basic Potato Stir-Fry
With just ‘This One Secret Ingredient’, Ordinary Potato Stir-Fry Transforms into Restaurant-Quality Flavor! 🍚
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside! Introducing the ultimate potato stir-fry recipe, featuring an exquisite balance of crispiness and savory aroma. Made with simple ingredients, it’s easy for anyone to follow, and guarantees a taste that’s perfect as a side dish for rice or even as a snack with drinks. Adding ‘this one thing’ will unlock a whole new level of deep flavor in your potato stir-fry!
Main Ingredients- 2 medium potatoes
- 1/2 onion
- 1/4 carrot
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Wash the potatoes thoroughly. You can peel them or leave the skin on if they are clean. Slice them into thin, long strips, about 0.5 cm thick. It’s important to maintain a moderate thickness, as they can easily break if sliced too thin.
Step 2
Place the sliced potatoes in cold water and let them soak for about 10 minutes. This process removes excess starch, preventing the potatoes from sticking together and resulting in a cleaner texture when stir-fried.
Step 3
Slice the onion into long strips, similar in thickness to the potatoes. The sweetness of the onion will add a wonderful depth of flavor.
Step 4
Slice the carrot into strips as well, matching the thickness of the onions and potatoes. Adding carrots not only enhances the visual appeal but also boosts the nutritional value.
Step 5
Drain the potatoes completely after soaking to remove the starch. Any remaining moisture can cause oil to splatter or the potatoes to become soggy when fried. You can gently pat them dry with paper towels to ensure they are well-drained.
Step 6
Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add a generous amount of 4 Tbsp cooking oil. Add all the prepared sliced potatoes, onions, and carrots. Stir-frying vegetables over high heat quickly helps preserve their crispiness.
Step 7
Add 2 pinches of salt to the sliced potatoes and stir-fry rapidly over high heat. Cook until the potatoes become translucent and are about 80% done. Make sure to keep stirring to prevent burning.
Step 8
Once the potatoes are about 80% cooked, add 1 Tbsp of soy sauce around the edges of the pan. As the soy sauce lightly caramelizes in the pan, it deepens the flavor. Stir-fry quickly over high heat after adding the soy sauce to give the potatoes a glossy finish.
Step 9
When the potatoes are fully cooked and the soy sauce seasoning is evenly distributed, turn off the heat. Finally, drizzle in 1/2 Tbsp of sesame oil to add aroma. Give it one last light toss, and your delicious, savory potato stir-fry is ready!
