Chinese Potato Salad
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5
Chinese Potato Salad
Description
Chinese Potato Salad uses shredded potatoes that are carefully washed to remove excess starch, boiled until tender-crisp, and soaked in cold water to preserve crunchiness. The salad combines the shredded potatoes and coriander with a balanced dressing of black vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and salt, giving it a sour and savory flavor profile. A key step is pouring hot, flavored oil over garlic, scallions, Sichuan peppercorn, and dried chilies to release their aroma and introduce a subtle heat. This technique complements the crisp texture of the potatoes and fresh herbaceous notes from the coriander.
The combination of ingredients results in a salad that is refreshing yet complex in flavor, offering a blend of acidity, saltiness, mild heat, and floral herb notes. It works well as a cold side dish to accompany hearty mains or as part of a multi-dish meal.
If a more pronounced spicy flavor is desired, adjusting with chili oil enhances the heat intensity, balanced by reducing sesame oil to maintain harmony in the dressing's flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 middle size potatoes , finely shredded
- 1 Coriander cut into sections, small bunch
Hot oil drizzling
- 2 dried chili peppers , optional
- 1 tbsp. vegetable cooking oil , heated until hot
- 1/4 tsp. Sichuan peppercorn
- 2 cloves garlic , chopped
- 1 scallion , cut into smaller pieces
Sauce Seasonings
- 1 tbsp. black vinegar
- Pinch salt
- 1/8 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tbsp. soy sauce light
- 1/2 tbsp. sesame oil
Instructions
- Wash the shredded potato with a strainer under running water to remove extra starch and obtain a crunchy texture. Cook the shredded potato in a large pot of boiling water. Transfer out, soak in cold water until cooled and drain.
- In a bowl, mix shredded potato with coriander and then add salt, sugar, light soy sauce and vinegar. Mix well.
- Heat oil until almost smoky. Spread Sichuan peppercorn, ,green onion, dried chili pepper and chopped garlic. Pour the hot oil evenly on those three ingredients.
- Mix well and serve directly.
Notes
- To add more heat, incorporate about 1 tablespoon of chili oil and reduce the sesame oil accordingly to keep the balance of flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 113 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 113kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 415mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 260IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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