SOY POTATOES WITH GREEN ONIONS

Chinese, from Shanxi Village

Much of the food in this region is either wheat or potatoes.  This easy to prepare dish is rich and creamy.  The potatoes are cut french-fry style and simmered in soy sauce; green onions are added at the end to give color and crunch.  It is delicious served with rice and a green vegetable dish.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/4 cup (60 mul) vegetable oil
  • 3 medium Yukon gold or white potatoes (12 ounces or 350 g), peeled and cut french-fry size (about 2 1/2-inches (6.2 cm) long
  • 6 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2-1/4 cup (125 ml) water
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 green onions, sliced diagonally into 1-inch (2.5 cm)

METHOD

  • Heat oil in a Chinese wok or medium skillet over high heat; add potatoes and cook, stirring, 2 minutes or until brown. 

MIND REFRESHER

Stand straight, breathe normally, and concentrate on your breathe for 30 seconds; as distractions come, go back to the breath.

  • Stir in soy sauce, water, and salt; reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Mix in sugar and green onions and heat a minute more or until a gravy forms.   Add more water for more gravy.

Serves 4