Korean Potato and Sausage Stir-Fry
Gamja sausage bokkeum pairs thinly sliced potatoes with bite-sized sausage pieces, stir-fried in a blend of soy sauce, ketchup, and a touch of sugar. The sausage renders just enough fat to coat the potatoes in a savory glaze, while the ketchup adds a mild sweetness that children especially enjoy. It comes together in under 30 minutes and works well as a lunchbox staple or a quick weeknight side. The combination of starchy potatoes and smoky sausage makes it universally crowd-pleasing.
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Instructions
- 1
Slice potato thin and cut sausage into pieces.
- 2
Stir-fry potato in oil.
- 3
Add sausage and stir-fry together.
- 4
Season with soy sauce, ketchup, and sugar; toss to coat.
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