Hearty Ham and Potato Stir-fry: An Easy Side Dish Recipe
Discover the Ultimate Ham and Potato Stir-fry: A Simple, Delicious Potato Dish for Your Meal Prep
Let’s make a delicious stir-fry with seasonal potatoes. This recipe is perfect for a satisfying side dish.
Main Ingredients- 2 medium potatoes
- 1/3 block ham (approx. 100g)
- 1/4 bell pepper (use a colorful one for visual appeal)
- 1 handful green onions (approx. 50g)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Hello everyone! Today, I’m excited to share a recipe for a wonderfully satisfying side dish: ‘Ham and Potato Stir-fry.’ It’s so easy to make, perfect for busy days when you need a quick and delicious meal component. The savory ham and rich potatoes create a perfect harmony that will have you reaching for more rice!
Step 2
First, wash the potatoes thoroughly, peel them, and then slice them thinly, about 0.5cm thick. Next, cut these slices into long, julienne strips, also about 0.5cm thick. This shape helps them hold together well while stir-frying, ensuring a pleasant texture. Place the julienned potatoes in a bowl of cold water and let them soak for about 10 minutes to remove excess starch. Rinsing off the starch prevents them from sticking together and results in a fluffier stir-fry.
Step 3
Now, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the drained julienned potatoes to the hot pan and begin to stir-fry them until they turn golden brown. Continue to cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the potatoes become slightly translucent and the edges start to crisp up. Stir-frying the potatoes first helps to shorten the overall cooking time and develops a more delicious texture.
Step 4
Once the potatoes are half-cooked and appear translucent, it’s time to add the ham and bell pepper. Cut the ham into pieces similar in size to the potatoes. If you have different colored bell peppers, using a mix will make the dish visually appealing and add more nutrients. Add the ham and bell pepper to the pan and continue to stir-fry with the potatoes for another 2-3 minutes.
Step 5
Now, let’s add the seasonings to enhance the flavor. Sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of salt, a pinch of sugar, and a dash of black pepper. Stir everything together gently to ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed amongst the ingredients. The pinch of sugar adds a subtle depth of flavor, while the black pepper helps to eliminate any ‘gamey’ or off-flavors and enhances the overall aroma.
Step 6
Finally, add the chopped green onions (scallions) and stir-fry for about 1 more minute. The fresh, aromatic flavor of the green onions will add a wonderful finishing touch. Cook until all the ingredients are well combined and have absorbed the seasonings, then turn off the heat.
Step 7
Transfer the perfectly stir-fried ham and potato mixture to a serving plate. Sprinkle a few sesame seeds on top for a final flourish. And there you have it – a hearty and delicious Ham and Potato Stir-fry! This dish is wonderful served hot with a bowl of steamed rice and also makes an excellent addition to lunchboxes. Enjoy your cooking!
