Weekly Buddhist Diet: Dry Pot Sautéed Potato Slices
The First Week of October 2025
Summary:
Dry Pot Sautéed Potato Slices is a flavorful and aromatic vegetarian dish known for its layered texture and vibrant color. Fresh potatoes are thinly sliced, blanched to remove excess starch, and then stir-fried in a dry wok to retain their natural fragrance and slight chewiness. Paired with bell peppers and shiitake mushrooms, the dish offers a perfect balance of softness, crispness, and mild spiciness. Potatoes are rich in dietary fiber and potassium, helping lower cholesterol and support cardiovascular health, while mushrooms and peppers add vitamins, antioxidants, and plant-based protein. Unlike deep-fried potatoes, this dry stir-frying method requires less oil, making the dish light yet flavorful. Served sizzling hot, it is appetizing both as a main or a side dish, embodying the wholesome and satisfying nature of plant-based cuisine.
Ingredients:
· Potatoes 2 (peeled and thinly sliced)
· Green bell pepper 1 (sliced)
· Red bell pepper 1 (sliced)
· Shiitake mushrooms 3 (sliced)
· Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons
· Light soy sauce 1 tablespoon
· Dark soy sauce 1/2 tablespoon
· White sesame seeds a pinch
· Salt to taste
· Water as needed (for blanching)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Ingredients
Peel and slice the potatoes thinly, rinse twice to remove starch, and soak in water for 5 minutes. Slice the peppers and mushrooms, then set aside. - Blanch the Potatoes
Bring water to a boil with a pinch of salt. Add potato slices and blanch for 1 minute. Drain well and pat dry. - Sauté the Vegetables
Heat vegetable oil in a wok. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté over low heat until fragrant. Then add bell peppers and stir-fry briefly. - Add the Potatoes
Increase to high heat and add the potato slices. Stir-fry quickly until slightly golden and crisp on the edges. - Season the Dish
Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and salt. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes until evenly coated. - Serve and Garnish
Sprinkle white sesame seeds over the dish and serve hot, preferably in a sizzling pot for best aroma.
Plant-Based Wellness Tip:
Potatoes provide steady energy and potassium for heart health, while mushrooms boost immunity and aid metabolism.
Eat healthy, enjoy plant-based meals everyday!
