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Chinese Sauteed Potato (Cumin Chili Home Fries)
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Chinese Sauteed Potato (Cumin Chili Home Fries)

Chinese Sauteed Potato, also known as Cumin Chili Home Fries, feature cubed potatoes boiled until just tender, then sautéed with cumin powder, chili flakes, ground Sichuan peppercorn, garlic, and green onions. This recipe yields potatoes with a crispy golden exterior and a tender interior, flavored with warm spices and mild heat suitable for side dishes or breakfast additions.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 147 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) potato about 2 small russet potatoes), cut into 1” (1.5 cm) pieces (*Footnote 1
  • 2 teaspoons chili flakes Optional, Chinese
  • 2 teaspoons cumin powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn ground
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 green onion , sliced

Instructions

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  1. Add potatoes to a medium pot and water to cover potatoes. Bring to a boil, and continue to boil until the potatoes just turn soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Once done, rinse the potatoes with cold tap water to stop cooking. Drain potatoes thoroughly and let them dry a bit. This helps crisp up the potatoes.
  3. Mix the chili flakes, cumin powder, and ground Sichuan peppercorn powder in a small bowl.
  4. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add the potato and sprinkle with the salt. Stir a few times to coat well with oil then spread out into a single layer without overlapping. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the surfaces turn golden crispy, about 8 minutes or so. Add the garlic, green onion, and sprinkle with the spice mix. Pour in a bit of oil if the potatoes look dry. Cook and stir until everything is mixed well together. Serve hot as a side or as breakfast with sunnyside eggs.

Notes

  • Yukon gold or red potatoes can be used in place of russet, depending on whether you prefer a creamier or firmer texture.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 147kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 19.4g (6%) Protein 2.4g (5%) Fat 7.1g (11%) Saturated Fat 1.2g (6%) Sodium 157mg (7%) Potassium 509mg (11%) Fiber 3.1g (12%) Sugar 1.5g (3%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 147

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 147kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 19.4g 6%
Protein 2.4g 5%
Fat 7.1g 11%
Saturated Fat 1.2g 6%
Sodium 157mg 7%
Potassium 509mg 11%
Fiber 3.1g 12%
Sugar 1.5g 3%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.