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Chinese Sauteed Potato (Cumin Chili Home Fries)

Make your side dishes rich with flavorful spice or put a new spin on breakfast with Chinese sauteed potatoes that will help break you out of your rut. There’s a simple secret to achieving the perfect texture too, ensuring a tender inside and crispy exterior that’s irresistible!

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) potatoes (about 2 small russet potatoes), cut into 1” (1.5 cm) pieces (*Footnote 1)
  • 2 teaspoons Chinese chili flakes (Optional)
  • 2 teaspoons cumin powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorn
  • 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 potato or red potato works as well, depending on the texture you prefer.

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 (15%) Fiber 3.1g (12%) Sugar 1.5g (3%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

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.