Chinese potato stir-fry (酸辣土豆丝)

Method6 steps · about 13 min

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   Step 1: Peel the 450 g potatoes and cut them into thin julienne strips with a knife, food processor or julienne peeler; a regular grater is unsuitable. Have the dried chillies deseeded and the fresh chillies and garlic sliced before heating the wok.

   Uses 450 g potatoes (about 2 medium-sized potatoes)

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   Step 2: Rinse the potato strips thoroughly under tap water to wash away excess starch, then drain very well.

   Uses Julienned peeled potato strips · Tap water as needed to rinse excess starch from the potato strips; drain thoroughly

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   Step 3: Heat the wok over high heat. Add the 1 tbsp oil, dried chillies and ½ tsp Sichuan peppercorns. Let them sizzle until fragrant, watching closely so they do not burn.

   Uses 1 tablespoon cooking oil · 3 dried chilli (deseeded) · ½ tsp Sichuan peppercorns

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   Step 4: Add the sliced fresh chillies, garlic (3 cloves) and well-drained potato strips to the spiced oil. Stir-fry constantly until the potatoes are cooked through but still pleasantly crisp. For a softer finish, cook a little longer and add only a few drops of water if needed to prevent burning.

   Uses Fragrant oil with dried chillies and Sichuan peppercorns · Rinsed well-drained potato strips, rinse water excluded · 2 fresh chilli (sliced) · 3 cloves garlic (sliced) · Optional few drops of water, only if cooking longer for a softer texture and needed to prevent burning

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   Step 5: Add the 1 tsp black rice vinegar at the end and season with ¼ tsp salt, or to taste. Give everything a quick final stir and transfer to a serving dish. Pick out the whole Sichuan peppercorns if you prefer not to bite into them.

   Uses Cooked crisp potato stir-fry · 1 teaspoon black rice vinegar · ¼ tsp salt, or to taste

   
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   Step 6: Serve the potato stir-fry warm as a shared vegetable side, optionally alongside ready plain rice and other dishes.

   Uses Finished potato stir-fry, any removed peppercorns excluded · Optional ready plain rice, for serving alongside the potato dish