Savory Potato Cubes with Mushroom Sauce
Tender potato cubes stir-fried with ground meat and aromatic mushroom sauce until the flavors are fully absorbed and the sauce reduces to a rich glaze.
Story
This dish transforms simple potatoes into a flavorful main or side by using a savory mushroom sauce and aromatics. The key is to let the potatoes simmer in the sauce so they soak up the umami flavors before finishing with fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Potatoes
to taste
Ground meat
to taste
Mushroom sauce
to taste
Cooking oil
as needed
Green onions
to taste
Garlic
to taste
Cilantro
for garnish
White sugar
to taste
Sichuan pepper powder
to taste
Hot water
as needed
Instructions
1
Prep the ingredients
Cut the potatoes into small cubes. Chop the green onions and cilantro. Slice the garlic cloves.
2
Aromatics and meat
Heat oil in a pan. Add the green onions and garlic to bloom until fragrant. Add the ground meat and stir-fry until cooked through and aromatic.
3
Cook the potatoes
Add the potato cubes to the pan. Continue stir-frying until the potatoes change color slightly. Add the mushroom sauce, sugar, and Sichuan pepper powder.
4
Simmer and serve
Pour in enough hot water to simmer the potatoes. Cook until the potatoes are tender and the liquid has reduced and been absorbed. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and green onions before serving.
