Speedy & Simple Braised Potatoes
Fluffy and Quick Braised Potatoes Recipe
Craving braised potatoes but only have two? No problem! You can make a perfect side dish with just a couple of potatoes. It might seem like a stir-fry, but we’ll show you how to make delicious braised potatoes super quickly and easily. The slightly chewy exterior and fluffy interior are simply delightful.
Main Ingredients- 2 potatoes
- 1/4 onion
- A small amount of carrot
- Cooking oil
Seasoning- 1.5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- A little green onion (chopped)
- 0.5 Tbsp corn syrup or maltose
- Sesame oil
- A little sesame seeds
- 1.5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- A little green onion (chopped)
- 0.5 Tbsp corn syrup or maltose
- Sesame oil
- A little sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, peel the potatoes and cut them into bite-sized cubes. Place the cubed potatoes in a pot with plenty of water and boil them until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Once cooked, drain them in a colander. Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan and add the drained potatoes. Stir-fry them until they are lightly golden brown. This step helps the potatoes absorb the sauce better and improves their texture.
Step 2
Let’s prepare the simple ingredients and seasonings. For the main ingredients, you’ll need potatoes, onion, carrot, and green onion. For the seasoning, have soy sauce, minced garlic, corn syrup (or maltose), sesame oil, and sesame seeds ready. Slice the onion and carrot, and finely chop the green onion.
Step 3
To the lightly fried potatoes, add 1.5 tablespoons of soy sauce and stir-fry quickly. Keep stirring to ensure the soy sauce coats the potatoes evenly, enhancing their savory flavor as they braise.
Step 4
Now, add the prepared onion, carrot, minced garlic, and chopped green onion to the pan and stir-fry them together. After adding the vegetables, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and let it cook for about 3 minutes. Covering the pan allows the vegetables to release their moisture, preventing burning and keeping the ingredients moist as they braise. It’s a good idea to check occasionally to make sure nothing is sticking.
Step 5
After 3 minutes, remove the lid and stir everything together again. You’ll see that the sauce has thickened and the seasoning has well-penetrated the ingredients. They are almost fully braised now.
Step 6
Finally, with the heat turned off, add 0.5 tablespoon of corn syrup (or maltose), sesame oil, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Mix well to finish, and your delicious, speedy braised potatoes are ready! Enjoy them with a warm bowl of rice.
