fried pork with potatoes

How to Make Stir-Fried Pork with Potatoes: A Comprehensive Guide

Stir-fried pork with potatoes is a beloved, hearty dish enjoyed worldwide. Its crispy-tender potatoes and savory, juicy pork make it a perfect weeknight meal. Here’s a detailed guide to mastering it.

Ingredients: 500g potatoes (peeled and cubed), 300g pork loin (sliced thin), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 onion (sliced), 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp pepper, 3 tbsp oil, and optional green onions for garnish.

Steps:

1. Prep: Soak potato cubes in cold water for 10 minutes to remove excess starch, then drain and pat dry. Marinate pork with 1 tbsp soy sauce, pepper, and 1 tsp oil for 15 minutes.

2. Cook potatoes: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until golden. Set aside.

3. Cook pork: Add 1 tbsp oil to the wok. Stir-fry pork until no longer pink (2-3 minutes). Remove and reserve.

4. Sauté aromatics: In the same wok, heat remaining oil. Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant (1 minute).

5. Combine: Return pork and potatoes to the wok. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until everything is well-coated and heated through.

6. Serve: Garnish with green onions and enjoy hot with rice.

Tips: For extra flavor, blanch potatoes in boiling water for 3 minutes before stir-frying. Adjust sauces to taste—add a pinch of chili flakes for heat. This versatile dish is quick, delicious, and sure to become a family favorite!