Crispy & Tender Stir-Fried Potatoes and Onions
Unbreakable & Non-Mushy Stir-Fried Potatoes and Onions Recipe
This is a delicious side dish made by stir-frying sweet onions and fluffy potatoes cut into julienne strips. It’s guaranteed to capture your children’s taste buds, and its wonderfully tender yet slightly crisp texture is enjoyable for adults too. I’ll share the secret to cooking them without falling apart or becoming mushy, even when cut thick! This is a perfect dish for a side with rice or as a snack.
Main Ingredients
- 4 Potatoes
- 1 Onion
Cooking Liquid
- 2-3 Tbsp Water
- 2-3 Tbsp Water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, peel the potatoes thoroughly. Slice them into julienne strips, not too thinly, about the thickness of shredded radish. Cutting them this way will prevent them from breaking apart when stir-fried and maintain a good texture.
Step 2
Slice the onion into julienne strips, slightly thicker than the potatoes. If they are too thin, they can burn or become mushy easily, so cutting them a bit thicker than the potatoes helps balance the texture.
Step 3
Rinse the julienned potatoes under cold water to remove excess starch, then drain them completely in a colander. Leaving moisture behind can cause oil splattering during cooking and negatively affect the dish’s flavor.
Step 4
Heat 2-3 tablespoons of sunflower oil (or your preferred cooking oil) in a pan over high heat. Add the drained potato strips and stir-fry them quickly until the surface is lightly golden. Avoid stirring too frequently at this stage; this is a tip to prevent the potatoes from breaking apart.
Step 5
Once the potatoes are partially cooked, add the julienned onions and continue to stir-fry. Cook until the onions become translucent and release their sweet aroma. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt at this point. (Adjust the amount of salt to your preference.) Continue stir-frying over high heat.
Step 6
Now for the secret trick! Add 2-3 tablespoons of water, mix quickly, then cover the pan with a lid. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it steam for about 2-3 minutes. This process ensures the potatoes are cooked through and tender inside, without becoming mushy or falling apart, maintaining a wonderfully soft texture.
Step 7
Turn off the heat, then add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and a pinch of sesame seeds. Gently toss everything together to combine the ingredients and seasonings. Your delicious stir-fried potatoes and onions are ready! They taste great served immediately while hot, or you can let them cool to pack as a lunchbox side dish.
