Gamjachae Bokkeum (Korean Potato Stir-fry)

Cut the potatoes into matchsticks.

~4 min

Soak the potato matchsticks in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain well in a colander.

~5 min

Why: Rinsing out the starch keeps them from sticking to the pan and keeps the texture crisp — that's the whole dish.

Heat the oil in a pan over medium and stir-fry the onion and carrot for 30 seconds.

~1 min

Add the potatoes and stir-fry over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, until they turn translucent.

~5 min

Watch out: Rushing over high heat burns the outside and leaves the inside raw — translucent is your done signal.

Season with salt and pepper and finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

~1 min