Pollock Roe and Potato Stir-fry
Pollock Roe and Potato Stir-fry
Pollock Roe and Potato Stir-fry: A Low-Sodium Side Dish Made Without Oil
A delightful potato stir-fry made with pollock roe, omitting the use of cooking oil.
Ingredients- 3 potatoes
- 1/2 onion
- 1 Tbsp pollock roe (membrane removed)
- 2-3 drops sesame oil
- 1 sheet of kale (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, peel the potatoes and julienne them into thin strips, about 0.5 cm thick. Soaking the julienned potatoes in cold water for about 5 minutes helps remove excess starch, preventing them from sticking together when stir-fried and resulting in a cleaner texture. Drain the potatoes thoroughly in a colander.
Step 2
Peel the onion and cut it into thick julienne strips, similar in thickness to the potatoes or slightly thicker. Cutting them too thinly can cause them to burn or break apart easily during cooking.
Step 3
Place the thickly julienned onion at the bottom of a heated pan. The onion layer acts as a cushion, helping to distribute heat evenly and prevent the potatoes from sticking directly to the pan.
Step 4
Arrange the drained julienned potatoes evenly over the onion layer. Cover the pan with a lid and cook over medium-low heat for about 5-7 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. This steaming method allows the potatoes to cook through without any added oil.
Step 5
Once you can smell that the potatoes are nearly cooked and tender, remove the lid. Stir-fry the potatoes and onion together over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until they are lightly golden and tender.
Step 6
Turn off the heat immediately after the potatoes and onion are well stir-fried. Add the pollock roe (membrane removed) to the pan and gently toss to combine, letting it cook in the residual heat. It’s important not to overcook the pollock roe, as it can become overly salty and develop a mushy texture. Quick mixing off the heat is key.
Step 7
If using kale, wash it thoroughly, julienne it finely, and add it to the pan. The fresh aroma and crisp texture of the kale will enhance the overall dish. (You can omit this step if kale is unavailable.)
Step 8
Once all ingredients are well combined, drizzle with just 2-3 drops of sesame oil for added aroma. Adding sesame oil at the end enhances the nutty fragrance without overpowering the flavors of the other ingredients. Mix gently to finish, and your delicious Pollock Roe and Potato Stir-fry is ready!
