Spicy and Sweet! Potato and Onion Rice Bowl with Leftover Vegetables
Simple One-Bowl Meal: Delicious Potato and Onion Rice Bowl Recipe
Here’s a recipe for a delicious potato and onion rice bowl that’s savory and slightly spicy, perfect for using up those leftover vegetables from your fridge! It’s a fantastic home-cooked meal that will have you finishing your rice in no time.
Main Ingredients
- 1 medium potato
- 1/2 onion
- 1/5 carrot
- 1 cup (200ml) water
Seasoning Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 0.5 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (or maesilcheong)
- 0.3 Tbsp corn syrup (or adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 0.5 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (or maesilcheong)
- 0.3 Tbsp corn syrup (or adjust to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash and peel the potato and carrot, then cut them into bite-sized pieces (about 1.5cm cubes). Slice the onion into similar-sized squares. Cutting the vegetables into uniform pieces ensures even cooking and makes for a visually appealing dish.
Step 2
Now, let’s make the delicious seasoning sauce! In a large bowl, combine 1 Tbsp gochugaru, 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic, 0.5 Tbsp sesame oil, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp gochujang, and 1 Tbsp plum extract. Use a spoon to mix thoroughly until the gochugaru and gochujang are smoothly dissolved without any lumps.
Step 3
Lightly grease a heated pan with a little cooking oil, then add the sliced potato, onion, and carrot. Stir-fry over medium-low heat for about 3 minutes, rather than high heat. This process helps to enhance the sweetness of the vegetables and prevents them from sticking to the pan.
Step 4
Once the vegetables are lightly stir-fried, pour in 1 cup (200ml) of water. Adjust the heat to medium-low and let it simmer gently for about 5 minutes, either covered or uncovered. This is the time for the potatoes and carrots to cook through. If the water reduces too much, feel free to add a little more.
Step 5
When the vegetables are somewhat cooked, add all of the prepared seasoning sauce and mix well to coat everything evenly. Gently shake the pan while stirring to ensure the sauce coats all the vegetables. Be careful not to burn the sauce as you stir-fry.
Step 6
Once the sauce has thickened and nicely coated the vegetables, it’s time to adjust the sweetness. Add 0.3 Tbsp of corn syrup according to your preference for sweetness. If you like it sweeter, feel free to increase the amount of corn syrup. Finally, topping with a fried egg or some crispy seaweed flakes will make your potato and onion rice bowl even more satisfying and delicious!
Step 7
Spread the warm rice evenly in a wide, shallow bowl. Generously spoon the hot, savory, and sweet potato and onion topping over the rice.
Step 8
And there you have it – a delicious potato and onion rice bowl! It’s a perfectly hearty meal.
Step 9
The combination of spicy and sweet flavors is sure to awaken your appetite! Enjoy your meal today, and have a happy and wonderful day! 😀
