5 from 14 votes
Cumin Potatoes
Cumin Potatoes feature tender Yukon Gold potatoes boiled then lightly crushed, browned in oil for a roasted exterior, and stir-fried with cumin seeds, garlic, onion, and a flavorful blend of soy sauce, sugar, and spices. The result is a savory side with fragrant, slightly spicy notes and a balance of soft and crisp textures.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
188 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes or any other small waxy variety, baby
- 3 tablespoons neutral cooking oil divided, generic cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 onion diced, small
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce light
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- crushed chili flakes optional/to taste, a dash
- salt (to taste)
- 1 scallion (chopped)
- ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in a pot of water for 15 minutes or until cooked through. When a fork goes through without any resistance, they’re ready.
- Drain and cool slightly before using the flat side of a large knife to lightly flatten them enough so that the skin breaks open, but each potato is still intact. Don’t over-press, or they’ll crumble!
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a flat-bottomed non-stick pan or cast iron skillet. Lightly brown the potatoes on both sides. You can skip this step if you are short on time. Just know that browning gives the potatoes a more roasted taste and robust flavor.
- Heat the last 1 tablespoon of oil in your wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 2 cloves minced garlic, and the diced onion. Cook for about a minute, until the onion turns translucent. Next, add the potatoes, 2 teaspoons light soy sauce, ¼ teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 tablespoon water, 1 teaspoon sesame oil and a dash of crushed chili flakes to taste.
- Gently stir using a wok spatula to coat the potatoes in the spices. Salt to taste, and add the scallion and cilantro. Gently mix everything well one more time before transferring to a serving dish.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
188kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
474mg
(20%)
Potassium
526mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
95IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
16.3mg
(18%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
4.5mg
(25%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 474mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 526mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 16.3mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4.5mg | 25% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.