Spicy Sausage and Potato Stir-fry
A Family Favorite! Deliciously Spicy Potato Strips Stir-fried with Sausage
I spotted some fresh potatoes at the supermarket and decided to whip up a potato strip stir-fry! Potato strips are always a hit, and adding savory sausage and spicy chili peppers makes this dish incredibly delicious and not at all greasy. This spicy sausage and potato stir-fry is perfect as a side dish for kids or as a tasty snack for adults. Try making it right now!
Main Ingredients
- 1 large potato
- 1 sausage
- 1/2 stalk green onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 chili pepper (e.g., jalapeño or Korean green chili)
Seasoning & Others
- 1 Tbsp anchovy sauce (or fish sauce)
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- A pinch of sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp anchovy sauce (or fish sauce)
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- A pinch of sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all your ingredients. Peel the potato thoroughly. Rinse the sausage under hot water to remove any residue. Prepare about half a stalk of green onion and 4 cloves of garlic. Also, get one chili pepper ready. Having all your ingredients prepped beforehand makes the cooking process much smoother.
Step 2
Slice the prepared potato into thin strips. Rinsing the potato strips in cold water will remove excess starch, preventing them from sticking together during stir-frying and resulting in a cleaner dish. Drain the rinsed potato strips well in a colander.
Step 3
Slice the sausage into strips similar in length to the potato strips. This ensures a good ratio of potato to sausage when stir-fried, making it even more delicious.
Step 4
You can thinly slice the garlic or mince it. Slicing the garlic thinly allows its flavor to infuse subtly into the dish, adding depth and umami.
Step 5
Cut the green onion lengthwise, similar to the length of the potato and sausage strips. The fragrant aroma of the green onion will further enrich the flavor of the stir-fry.
Step 6
Finely chop the chili pepper. If you prefer it spicier, you can leave the seeds in. Once all ingredients are prepared, you’re ready to start stir-frying!
Step 7
Tip! If your potato strips are cut a bit thick, or if you want to speed up the cooking process, microwave them for about 2-3 minutes until slightly tender. This reduces the stir-frying time. Now, heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the sliced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant and lightly golden. Once the garlic starts to turn golden, add the potato strips and continue to stir-fry over medium heat.
Step 8
As the potatoes begin to cook, add the sliced sausage and stir-fry them together. The potatoes and sausage will combine to create a delicious flavor.
Step 9
Next, add the chopped chili pepper and stir-fry. The spicy aroma of the chili pepper will rise and cut through any richness. If you’re preparing this for children, you might want to omit the chili pepper and add a bit more sausage.
Step 10
Finally, add the sliced green onion and stir-fry for a short while longer. The vibrant green onion makes the dish look much more appetizing. Drizzle in a drop of sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds for an extra nutty flavor, making it even more delicious.
Step 11
Voilà! Your delicious Spicy Sausage and Potato Stir-fry is ready. It’s perfect as a side dish for lunch or dinner. Served over a bowl of hot rice, it’s absolutely delightful!
