Vibrant Purple Potato Stir-fry: A Healthy and Delicious Recipe
Purple Potato Stir-fry
With the abundance of diverse potatoes and sweet potatoes available, choosing which to enjoy can be a delightful dilemma! Purple potatoes, in particular, are a nutritional powerhouse, rich in dietary fiber, known to help reduce cholesterol levels, and excellent at neutralizing free radicals. They also contribute to boosting immunity, cancer prevention, and promoting healthy skin. Today, we’re making a delightful ‘Purple Potato Stir-fry’ using these amazing purple potatoes. A sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and black sesame seeds will complete this visually appealing and incredibly delicious healthy side dish. I’ll even share a secret tip to prevent sticking without using excessive oil, so follow along step-by-step!
Main Ingredients
- 2 purple potatoes
- 1 onion
- 1 handful shredded carrots
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the beautiful purple potatoes. Aren’t they a stunning color? (For this recipe, I used some purple potatoes shared by a neighbor.)
Step 2
Even after peeling, the flesh of the purple potatoes remains a vibrant purple, which is truly fascinating and attractive. They’ll look even more wonderful when stir-fried.
Step 3
Now, we’ll thinly julienne the purple potatoes. Slicing them not too thickly will result in a better texture when stir-fried.
Step 4
To remove excess starch from the julienned purple potatoes and enhance their color, soak them in cold water for about 10 minutes. You’ll notice the water slightly turning purplish.
Step 5
After soaking, drain the julienned purple potatoes thoroughly in a colander. Any remaining moisture can cause them to clump together during stir-frying.
Step 6
Next, prepare the onion. Onions will add sweetness and depth of flavor to the dish.
Step 7
Julienne the onion similarly to the purple potatoes, aiming for a similar thickness. Cutting them too thick might lead to uneven cooking.
Step 8
Julienne the carrots finely as well. Their vibrant color will make the dish look more appetizing.
Step 9
Carrots can also release some water when julienned, so briefly soak them in cold water just like the potatoes to rinse them. (This step is optional but helps in cleaning the vegetables.)
Step 10
Drain the julienned carrots thoroughly in a colander after their brief soak.
Step 11
Now, for the stir-frying! Preheat your pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. First, add the julienned purple potatoes and stir-fry them briefly. Once the potatoes start to soften slightly, add the julienned onions and continue to stir-fry together.
Step 12
When the potatoes and onions become somewhat translucent, add the prepared julienned carrots. Stir-fry everything together until all the vegetables are tender. Ensure the ingredients are well combined.
Step 13
A common concern when stir-frying potatoes is sticking to the pan! However, because we removed the starch by soaking the potato strips, following this recipe means you won’t need to add much extra oil. The potatoes will stir-fry beautifully without sticking to the pan at all. This is the secret to stir-frying healthily with less oil!
Step 14
Once all the vegetables are cooked to your desired tenderness, season with 1 teaspoon of sea salt to balance the flavors. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust the salt amount according to your preference.
Step 15
Carrots are particularly rich in beta-carotene, a fat-soluble vitamin, so stir-frying them with oil enhances their absorption by the body. The combination of colorful vegetables also makes the dish visually appealing. Finally, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and black sesame seeds for an added nutty flavor and beautiful finish. This Vibrant Purple Potato Stir-fry is best enjoyed immediately while warm!
