Amazing Spicy Potato Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
274 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Amazing Spicy Potato Salad
Description
The Amazing Spicy Potato Salad features thinly sliced potatoes that are blanched briefly until just tender, then cooled to achieve a slightly crisp bite without being mushy. The dressing blends spicy chili oil, light soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and vinegar, rounded out by cumin powder for a warm, earthy note. Garlic and scallions are fried in oil to release their aroma before combining with the rest of the sauce ingredients, adding depth to the salad. Fresh coriander added just before serving gives the dish a bright herbal contrast.
The salad is served cold or at room temperature, making it a refreshing accompaniment to grilled or fried dishes. The interplay of spice and acidity with the mild potato base offers a distinctive flavor profile that works well alongside simple rice or other main courses needing a flavorful side.
Soaking the potato slices and subsequently cooling them after blanching helps maintain their texture and prevents them from sticking together. Mixing the salad just before serving ensures the flavors remain vibrant and the potatoes retain their firmness.
Ingredients
- 3-4 potato tiny sliced, small
- 3 garlic finely chopped, cloves
- 2 scallions ,chopped
- 2 tbsp. Chili oil Chinese style
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce light
- 1 tbsp. vinegar
- 1 tbsp. sesame oil toasted
- 1/2 tsp. sugar
- 2 tbsp. cumin powder
- pinch salt
- 4-5 Coriander
Instructions
- Thinly slice the potatoes and then soak in clean water for couple of minutes to remove the extra starch.
- Bring water to a boil and then cook the potato slices for 2-3 minutes. Transfer out and soak in cold water. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare another small pan, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and fry garlic and scallions until aromatic. Place light soy sauce, cumin powder, chili oil, salt, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil and sesame seeds in. Mix well
- Mix the sauce with the potato slices with a small bunch of coriander. Serve directly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 1449mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 842mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 415IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 31.6mg | 35% |
| Calcium | 211mg | 21% |
| Iron | 14.7mg | 82% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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