Savory Potato and Vegetable Fried Rice
Simple Recipe for Delicious Potato and Vegetable Fried Rice
Here’s a fantastic fried rice recipe perfect for clearing out your fridge! Adding potatoes to fried rice makes it extra savory and provides a delightful chewy texture with every bite. Enjoy this flavorful potato and vegetable fried rice that coats every grain of rice beautifully, making it moist yet perfectly fluffy.
Main Ingredients
- 2 Potatoes
- 1/2 Onion
- 1/6 Carrot
- 1/4 Zucchini
- 1/2 Scallion (Green Onion)
- 2 bowls Cooked Rice
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, peel the 2 potatoes and cut them into bite-sized cubes, suitable for fried rice. For a pleasant texture, avoid cutting them too small.
Step 2
Soak the cut potatoes in cold water for about 5 minutes to remove excess starch. This helps prevent the rice from clumping and ensures a fluffy texture. Drain the potatoes thoroughly in a colander.
Step 3
Finely dice the 1/2 onion, 1/6 carrot, and 1/4 zucchini. Aim for a size similar to the potatoes, or slightly smaller, for a harmonious blend of ingredients.
Step 4
Finely chop the 1/2 scallion. Sautéing the scallions first will release their fragrant aroma, adding a deeper flavor to the entire fried rice.
Step 5
Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add cooking oil. Sauté the chopped scallions until fragrant. Once the scallion aroma intensifies, add the diced potatoes and carrots and stir-fry.
Step 6
Continue to stir-fry the potatoes and carrots, ensuring they don’t stick to the pan. Add a pinch of salt to season the vegetables and enhance their flavor. When the edges of the potatoes begin to soften and change color, add the diced onion and zucchini. Stir-fry quickly over high heat to prevent the vegetables from becoming mushy.
Step 7
Stir-fry until all the vegetables and potatoes are tender and cooked through. Check that the vegetables are translucent and the potatoes are easily pierced. Then, add 2 bowls of warm cooked rice and 1.5 tablespoons of oyster sauce to the pan. Oyster sauce is key to adding richness and umami to your fried rice.
Step 8
Using a spatula, quickly mix and stir-fry the rice, ensuring it doesn’t clump. The goal is to coat every grain of rice with the vegetables and sauce. Finally, sprinkle with a pinch of black pepper for added aroma and stir once more. Your delicious potato and vegetable fried rice is ready!
