Quick & Easy Chinese Spicy Sour Potatoes
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 as a side
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Calories
147 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Quick & Easy Chinese Spicy Sour Potatoes
Description
Quick & Easy Chinese Spicy Sour Potatoes uses peeled, thinly sliced russet potatoes sautéed with garlic and red chili peppers in vegetable oil. The potatoes are seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and salt, then cooked until tender but not mushy. Green onions are added near the end with white vinegar to impart a bright sourness. The cooking method keeps the potatoes tender with a slight bite and infuses them with spicy, savory, and tangy flavors. This dish is served hot and works well as a flavorful side to balance richer mains or simply as a warm spicy accompaniment. The vinegar and chili provide a sharp contrast to the mild natural flavor of russet potatoes. The recipe's straightforward technique and balance of ingredients showcase an accessible way to bring bold flavors to a humble vegetable.
Ingredients
- 4 small-medium russet potato peeled
- 3 green onions sliced into 1 inch long pieces
- 1 large red chili pepper chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce regular
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar white
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoon white vinegar or Chinese black vinegar, rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Thinly slice peeled potatoes into ½-cm thick pieces that are about 2-inches long. This ensures a faster cooking process.
- In a large bowl, soak potato slices in cold water for a couple of minutes and strain out the water using a colander. Shake out as much excess water as possible and dry the potatoes with a clean paper towels.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan on medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and red chilli and avoid inhaling the red chilis as they can cause you to cough.
- Toss in thinly sliced potatoes with aromatics.
- Season potatoes with salt, regular soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. Mix well. Cook for 7-9 minutes until potatoes are tender to taste. At the 7 minute mark, taste test the potatoes to check if they're tender enough and if they're not ready, continue cooking until they are.
- Lastly, toss in green onions and season with white vinegar and remove off heat. Serve hot and enjoy
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6as a side
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 147kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 564mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 638mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 128IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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