Delicious Stir-Fried Shredded Potatoes with New Potatoes
Delicious Stir-Fried Shredded Potatoes Made Even Tastier with New Potatoes!
A perfect side dish made with seasonal new potatoes. This recipe offers a delightful texture and flavor, making it a staple in any Korean home kitchen.
Ingredients- 2 new potatoes
- 1/2 onion
- A little carrot (for color)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- Salt (to taste)
- Sesame seeds and black pepper (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly wash the potatoes, onion, and carrot under running water. Slice the potatoes and carrot into similar sized shreds. Also, slice the onion into shreds. Ensuring all vegetables are cut to a similar size will help them cook evenly, resulting in a more delicious stir-fry.
Step 2
Here’s a secret tip to prevent the potatoes from being undercooked or falling apart during stir-frying! We’ll briefly blanch the shredded potatoes in boiling water. Drain them when they become slightly translucent. This step ensures a crispier texture and prevents them from breaking apart.
Step 3
After blanching, drain the potatoes thoroughly to remove excess water. If water remains, the oil can splatter during cooking, or the dish can become mushy. It’s important to pat them dry with paper towels to ensure they are as dry as possible.
Step 4
Now, let’s begin stir-frying! Heat a pan over medium-low heat with a generous amount of cooking oil. Add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic; extracting its aroma gently is key.
Step 5
Once the garlic is fragrant, add the sliced onion and carrot and stir-fry briefly. When the vegetables begin to soften slightly, add the drained shredded potatoes and continue to stir-fry. Cooking over medium-high heat helps maintain the crispness of the potatoes.
Step 6
Season the stir-fried potatoes with salt. For approximately two potatoes, about half a teaspoon of salt is usually a good starting point. However, taste is subjective, so gradually add salt while tasting to adjust it perfectly to your preference.
Step 7
Finally, sprinkle generously with sesame seeds for a nutty flavor. You can also add a pinch of black pepper according to your preference. Enjoy your delicious stir-fried shredded potatoes with a warm bowl of rice!
