Easy & Simple Chinese Five Spice Taters
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 as a side
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Calories
477 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Breakfast
Easy & Simple Chinese Five Spice Taters
Description
The recipe involves peeling and dicing small Yukon Gold potatoes into uniform 2-centimeter cubes. The potatoes are tossed evenly with Chinese five spice powder, garlic powder, salt, and vegetable oil, which are massaged into the potatoes by hand to ensure full coating of spices and oil for even roasting.
Baked at 425°F on a large baking sheet without flipping, the potatoes develop a golden-brown, crisp exterior while maintaining a soft, tender inside. The use of Chinese five spice adds a distinctive blend of warm spices such as star anise, cloves, and cinnamon, giving the potatoes a unique aromatic quality uncommon to traditional roasted potatoes.
The dish is finished off with finely chopped green onions for a fresh herbal note that complements the warm spices. These potatoes pair well with a side of mayonnaise or Japanese mayo for dipping, enhancing the overall flavor experience.
Ingredients
- 10 small potato Yukon gold variety
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil
- 1 green onion finely chopped for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Peel potatoes and dice them into 2-cm cubes.
- Spread diced potatoes evenly on a large baking sheet. Evenly sprinkle salt, garlic powder and Chinese five spice on top. Drizzle vegetable oil on top.
- Using your hands, massage spices and oils into each tater until evenly coated.
- Bake on the middle rack for 30 minutes until golden crispy brown, no flipping required.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot with Japanese mayo or regular mayo and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4as a side
Amount Per Serving
Calories 477 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 477kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 94g | 31% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 323mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 2261mg | 48% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 105mg | 117% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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