Spicy Farm-Fry with Garlic, Jalapeño, Potatoes, and Cabbage Stems

This quick and flavorful stir-fry combines crispy potatoes, tender cabbage stems, and a spicy kick from red jalapeños. Infused with the rich taste of chicken fat, it’s a simple yet satisfying dish that makes the most of leftover ingredients. Perfect as a standalone meal or a side dish.

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Making Spicy Farm-Fry with Garlic, Jalapeño, Potatoes, and Cabbage Stems

Turn simple, everyday ingredients into a bold and flavorful stir-fry! This dish brings together crispy potatoes, tender cabbage stems, and the fiery heat of red jalapeños in a quick and satisfying way.

Serves:

4 people

Time to Prepare:

15-25 min

Time to cook or cure:

15 min

Skill

Wok/ Sautéing

Serves:

4 people

Time to Prepare:

15-25 min

Time to cook or cure:

15 min

Skills:

Wok/ sautéing

Ingredients & Tools

Ingredients

8 small garlic cloves, thinly sliced
5 red jalapeños, sliced into rings (adjust for spice level)
2 small potatoes, peeled and diced into small cubes
4 small onions, sliced
Stems of 4 large Portuguese Christmas cabbage leaves, blanched and sliced (left over from our cigar dish for instance) otherwise broccolini stems are also great!
2 tbsp chicken fat (schmaltz)
Salt, to taste

Tools

Large frying pan or wok
Chef’s knife and cutting board
Mixing spoon or spatula

Useful guidelines

1. Prep Everything Before You Start

Stir-frying is fast-paced, so have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go. This includes cutting vegetables uniformly, slicing proteins thinly, and mixing sauces beforehand.

2. High Heat is Key

Use a wok or a large skillet and get it smoking hot before adding oil. High heat ensures quick cooking and helps achieve that signature stir-fry char and crunch.

3. Cook in Batches

Avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook protein, vegetables, and aromatics in small batches to maintain high heat and prevent steaming, which can make your stir fry soggy. Combine everything at the end to finish the dish.

Directions

Simply follow these steps in order to make the farm fry:

Prepare the Potatoes

Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes for quick cooking.

Crush garlic and jalapeños in pestle and mortar

Heat the Chicken Fat

In a large frying pan or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of chicken fat over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Cook the Potatoes

Add the diced potatoes to the pan and fry for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy on the outside.

Season lightly with salt.

Garlic and Jalapeños

Push the potatoes to one side of the pan and add the sliced garlic and jalapeños.

Stir-fry for 1–2 minutes until the garlic is golden and fragrant, and the jalapeños begin to soften.

Add the sliced onions

Stir in the Cabbage Stems

Add the blanched and sliced cabbage stems to the pan.

Stir everything together and cook for another 3–4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Final Seasoning and Serve

Taste and adjust salt if needed.

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