Boil the Potatoes: Peel and cut the potatoes into chunks. Place them in a pot with cold water. Once the water starts boiling, add salt and cook for 2 minutes. Drain the water, and while still hot, shake the pot to roughen the surface of the potatoes for a fluffy exterior. Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of flour over the potatoes and shake again to coat evenly.
Preheat the Oven to 180°C (350°F): While the oven is preheating, pour a shallow layer of olive oil into a baking tray and place it in the oven to heat.
Prepare for Roasting: Once the oven is preheated, the oil in the baking tray should be hot as well. Place the potato chunks onto the tray, turning them to coat all sides with the hot oil (ensure there is enough oil to achieve this).
Roast the Potatoes: Roast the potatoes in the oven for 30 minutes, adjusting the time depending on the size of the potato chunks. Halfway through, take the tray out and turn each piece to ensure even browning.
Key Tips:
Arrange the potatoes in a single layer; do not stack them.
The oil in the baking tray must be hot enough to sizzle when the potatoes are added.
Sauté the Onions and Garlic: Finely chop two onions and crush 2-3 garlic cloves. Heat some vegetable oil in a pan and cook the onions on high heat first, then reduce to medium-low. Stir and cook until softened, spending at least 5-6 minutes.
Add Carrots: Slice carrots into thin pieces and stir-fry with the onions. Season lightly with salt and soy sauce.
Simmer with Stock: Pour in chicken stock, pork rib broth, or water, and bring to a boil. Reduce to low heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
Optional: use a food processor to blend the cooked onions and carrots until smooth, then return the mixture to the pan.
Reduce the sauce to your desired thickness, add a cornstarch slurry if needed, and adjust the flavor to your liking.
Seasoning Tips:
My cooking philosophy is to rely on the natural flavour of ingredients and their balance, avoiding MSG or chicken powder. For seasonings, I commonly use soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar. However, this sauce uses sweet onions and carrots, so sugar is usually unnecessary. Adjust saltiness with soy sauce and salt, add a touch of apple cider vinegar to enhance freshness, and finish with a sprinkle of black pepper.
Optional Additions:
Butter: Using butter for sautéing onions enhances aroma but for health reasons, I usually stick to vegetable oil.
Wine: Many Western recipes add red wine before the stock, but since we rarely drink at home, I skip it for this homestyle version.
Cream: If I have heavy cream on hand, I’ll stir in a tablespoon just before adding black pepper to enhance creaminess.
Drippings: Strain and add the juices from roasted meat to enrich the sauce.
This versatile sauce pairs well with various dishes, offering a natural sweetness and rich flavour.
Boil the Potatoes: Peel and cut the potatoes into chunks. Place them in a pot with cold water. Once the water starts boiling, add salt and cook for 2 minutes. Drain the water, and while still hot, shake the pot to roughen the surface of the potatoes for a fluffy exterior. Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of flour over the potatoes and shake again to coat evenly.
Preheat the Oven to 180°C (350°F): While the oven is preheating, pour a shallow layer of olive oil into a baking tray and place it in the oven to heat.
Prepare for Roasting: Once the oven is preheated, the oil in the baking tray should be hot as well. Place the potato chunks onto the tray, turning them to coat all sides with the hot oil (ensure there is enough oil to achieve this).
Roast the Potatoes: Roast the potatoes in the oven for 30 minutes, adjusting the time depending on the size of the potato chunks. Halfway through, take the tray out and turn each piece to ensure even browning.
Key Tips:
Arrange the potatoes in a single layer; do not stack them.
The oil in the baking tray must be hot enough to sizzle when the potatoes are added.
Sauté the Onions and Garlic: Finely chop two onions and crush 2-3 garlic cloves. Heat some vegetable oil in a pan and cook the onions on high heat first, then reduce to medium-low. Stir and cook until softened, spending at least 5-6 minutes.
Add Carrots: Slice carrots into thin pieces and stir-fry with the onions. Season lightly with salt and soy sauce.
Simmer with Stock: Pour in chicken stock, pork rib broth, or water, and bring to a boil. Reduce to low heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
Optional: use a food processor to blend the cooked onions and carrots until smooth, then return the mixture to the pan.
Reduce the sauce to your desired thickness, add a cornstarch slurry if needed, and adjust the flavor to your liking.
Seasoning Tips:
My cooking philosophy is to rely on the natural flavour of ingredients and their balance, avoiding MSG or chicken powder. For seasonings, I commonly use soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar. However, this sauce uses sweet onions and carrots, so sugar is usually unnecessary. Adjust saltiness with soy sauce and salt, add a touch of apple cider vinegar to enhance freshness, and finish with a sprinkle of black pepper.
Optional Additions:
Butter: Using butter for sautéing onions enhances aroma but for health reasons, I usually stick to vegetable oil.
Wine: Many Western recipes add red wine before the stock, but since we rarely drink at home, I skip it for this homestyle version.
Cream: If I have heavy cream on hand, I’ll stir in a tablespoon just before adding black pepper to enhance creaminess.
Drippings: Strain and add the juices from roasted meat to enrich the sauce.
This versatile sauce pairs well with various dishes, offering a natural sweetness and rich flavour.