Curry Potato Bokkeum (Stir-Fried Curry Potatoes)
A 20-minute side dish of sliced potatoes soaked to remove starch and stir-fried with curry powder.
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This is a simple stir-fried potato side dish made distinct and fragrant with curry powder. Rinsing away the starch from the julienned potatoes keeps them from sticking to the pan while cooking. Ready in under 20 minutes, it makes an effortless daily side dish and is great for kids.
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Cook time
- 20 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Potato1 (medium-sized)
- Onion1/2
- Scallions (jjokpa) (or a little large green onion (daepa))2 stalks
Seasoning
- Curry powder1 tbsp
- Ground toasted sesame seeds
- Toasted sesame oil
- Instead of scallions, you can prep and slice a little large green onion.
- Soak the potatoes in water to remove starch, place them in a strainer, rinse once more under running water, and drain completely. If potato starch remains, they will stick to the pan.
- If you like it spicy, thinly slicing Cheongyang chili peppers and stir-frying them together would be great.
Steps
1. Julienne the potato slightly thick, and slice the onion to the same thickness as the potato.
Thinly slice the scallions. Instead of scallions, you can prep and slice a little large green onion.
2. Soak the potatoes in water to remove starch, place them in a strainer, rinse once more under running water, and drain completely.
If potato starch remains, they will stick to the pan.
3. Add the potatoes to a heated pan and stir-fry briskly.
Once the potatoes begin to turn translucent...
4. Add the onion and stir-fry until the onion turns translucent and cooks through.
5. Add the curry powder...
6. Mix well so everything comes together.
If it tastes bland, season with salt...
7. Add the green onion, toasted sesame oil, and ground toasted sesame seeds...
8. Stir-fry just a little bit more to finish up.
Ppunwife's tips
- If potato starch remains, they will stick to the pan.
- If it tastes bland, season with salt...
FAQ
How can I stir-fry the potatoes so they do not stick to the pan?
If you soak the julienned potatoes in water to draw out the starch, rinse them under running water, and drain the moisture thoroughly before stir-frying, they will not stick.
Can I substitute another ingredient if I do not have scallions?
You can prepare a little large green onion instead and slice it in.
What can I add if I want to enjoy it spicy?
Thinly slicing Cheongyang chili peppers and stir-frying them together adds a spicy kick.
If it tastes bland after adding curry powder, what should I season it with?
After mixing in the curry powder, you can adjust any lacking saltiness with a little salt.
