Sour and Spicy Shredded Potatoes (酸辣土豆丝)
Sour and Spicy Shredded Potatoes, or 酸辣土豆丝 (Suān Là Tǔ Dòu Sī), is a popular Chinese dish that combines the crunch of fresh potatoes with a tangy and spicy flavor. This dish is a perfect balance of sourness and spiciness, making it an excellent appetizer or side dish. It’s quick to prepare and sure to be a hit with anyone who loves bold flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 big potato
- 1-2 dried chili peppers adjust according to your spice preference
- 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorn
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vinegar Chinese vinegar or white vinegar
- 1/2 cup julienned red bell pepper optional
- 1/2 cup chopped Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Prepare the Potatoes:
- Peel the potatoes and then julienne them into thin strips. To achieve the best texture, try to keep the strips uniform in size.
- Rinse the shredded potatoes in cold water several times to remove excess starch. This will help keep them crispy when cooked.
- Soak the potatoes in a bowl of cold water for about 5 minutes, then drain and set aside.
Prepare other ingredients:
- Mince the garlic cloves.
- cut bell pepper into thin strips.
- Cut the Fresh Cilantro
Stir-Fry:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add dried chili peppers and sichuan peppercorn, heat in the oil until smell the fragrant, take the chili peppers and peppercorns out of the pan.
- Add minced garlic, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shredded potatoes, add salt, soy-sauce, vinegar, stir- fry for about 1 minute.
- Add the julienned red bell pepper . Stir-fry for another 1 minutes until slightly softened.
- Turn off the heat, add fresh cilantros, and stir slightly.
Serve:
- Transfer the sour and spicy shredded potatoes to a serving plate. Enjoy your Sour and Spicy Shredded Potatoes as a delicious accompaniment to any meal!
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Notes
- The key to a great Sour and Spicy Shredded Potatoes dish is to maintain the crunchiness of the potatoes. Avoid overcooking them during the stir-fry process.
- Adjust the amount of chili peppers to your spice tolerance. You can also use dried red chili flakes if fresh chili peppers are not available.
- This dish is best served fresh and hot but can also be enjoyed at room temperature.