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Mala Tater Tots

These Mala Tater Tots are a quick and easy way to kick up crispy potatoes with a flavourful, numbing spice mix. Enjoy this Asian fusion spin on tater tots as a snack or appetizer!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 206 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: Asian , Chinese

Ingredients

  • 454 g (1 lb) tater tots
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red Thai chili minced finlely
  • 2 tablespoon Mala spice mix
Garnish (optional)
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro chopped

Instructions

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  1. Bake the tater tots in the oven according to the package directions.
  2. In the meantime, heat up a frying pan over medium heat and add in 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
  3. Add in the minced garlic and chili (if using). Sauté for about 2 minutes, until aromatic.
  4. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. Once the tater tots are crisp, remove from the oven.
  6. Transfer the tater tots to the frying pan and gently toss with the garlic and chili mixture.
  7. Sprinkle in about 2 tablespoon of mala spice mix over the tater tots and continue to toss until all coated evenly.
  8. Add chopped green onion and cilantro (optional) and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 206kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 487mg (20%) Potassium 329mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 73IU (1%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 206

% Daily Value*

Calories 206kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 487mg 20%
Potassium 329mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 73IU 1%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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