Spicy Crispy Potatoes
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
442 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Spicy Crispy Potatoes
Description
The recipe starts by gently cooking the potatoes in water until a chopstick can be inserted without breaking them, preserving their shape and tenderness. The next step crisps the potatoes in neutral oil until they develop a golden, crunchy surface. By moving the potatoes to the pan’s edges and adding fresh garlic, ginger, and scallions to the center, the aromatics release their fragrance without burning, while the red onion softens to add mild sweetness.
Adding red chili powder, cumin powder, and optional chili oil brings a balance of warm and smoky heat, creating a spice layer that coats the potatoes thoroughly. The fresh coriander stems and chopped green onion tops finish the dish with herbal brightness. For those who prefer more heat, serving with additional dried chili powder is suggested. These potatoes provide contrasting textures with a spicy, fragrant seasoning, making them suited for pairing with grilled meats or as a flavorful snack.
Ingredients
- 500 g potato small or large
- 2 tbsp. neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 scallions ,white part and green part separated
- 2 tbsp. garlic chopped
- 1 tbsp. ginger chopped
- 1/4 red onion
- pinch salt
- 1 Coriander small bunch
- 1 tbsp. Chili oil optional, Chinese style
- 2 tbsp. red chili pepper powder
- 1 tbsp. cumin powder freshly ground
Instructions
- Peel and cut large potatoes into one bite size pieces or if you use small baby potatoes, cook them directly. Simmer for around 12 to 15 minutes until the potatoes are just cooked so you can easily insert a chopstick without breaking the potatoes. Optional: remove the skins of the small potatoes
- Heat around 1 and 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil in pan, add potatoes to fry until crispy and golden.
- Transfer the potatoes to the edges of the pan and add another 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil in center and fry garlic, ginger and scallion until aromatic. Add red onion and continue frying for 2-3 minutes until the red onion becomes soft too.
- Sprinkle chili oil, salt, cumin power and red pepper powder if you are using. At last, mix coriander stem and chopped green onions.
- For those who love hotter version, simple serve with dried chili powders. You can simple serve with a mixed chili powder.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 442 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 442kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 284mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 1542mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 4525IU | 91% |
| Vitamin C | 35.1mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 219mg | 22% |
| Iron | 15.8mg | 88% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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