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Chinese Spicy Potato Recipe

Are you tired of the same old potato dishes? This Chinese spicy potato recipe is here to change that! In this recipe, the plain potatoes are turned into a spicy flavor bomb with a fine blend of Asian ingredients. And it is exceptionally delicious!

spicy potato slices Chinese stir fry
Chinese spicy potato recipe
spicy potatoes
Chinese Spicy potato slices

❤️ About This Recipe

I really like cooking everything in a stir-fry, even potatoes. It’s a great way to add lots of flavors to plain old potatoes.

This recipe uses some ingredients, but they’re not expensive. So, you can enjoy tasty food without spending too much money.

Don’t let a tight budget stop you from trying out new and tasty recipes – give these Chinese spicy potatoes a try!

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Chili and potatoes

🍳 Ingredients

  • Potatoes: You can use any type of potato you like. Just be sure to dry the slices thoroughly before deep frying them to avoid splattering oil.
  • Spring onions: Separate the spring onions into two parts: the white part and the green part. The white part of the spring onion should be used in step 2, while the green part should be reserved for Step 5.
  • Oyster sauce: The oyster sauce helps to add a rich and savory seafood-like flavor to the dish. However, if you don’t have any oyster sauce on hand, don’t worry! You can simply omit it and add a little extra soy sauce to the dish to help balance out the flavors.
  • Fresh chili and chili flakes: if you can’t handle too much heat, you can easily adjust the level of spiciness to your liking. Simply omit the chili altogether, or reduce the amount you use, until you reach a level of spiciness that is comfortable for you. Just be aware that some types of fresh chili peppers, such as Thai bird’s eye chilies, can be extremely spicy.
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Ingredients for spicy potato recipe

🔪 How do you make spicy potatoes?

Step 1

  • Deep fry the potato slices until they are golden and crispy.

Step 2

  • In a separate pan, pan-fry some garlic, ginger, spring onions, and fresh chili peppers until they are fragrant.

Step 3

  • Add the fried potato slices to the pan, along with the sauce. Cook until everything is sizzling and well-coated.

Step 4

  • Mix in the dry spices and cook for 5-10 seconds more.

Step 5

  • Finally, stir in some spring onions and coriander for added flavor and color. Serve the dish hot, with rice or noodles on the side.
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Deep-fried potato slices

📌 Recipe Tips

  • When deep frying potato slices, the oil should be hot enough to form the crisp outer shell quickly. Be sure not to overcrowd the pot with too many slices which will lower the overall oil temperature and cause the potatoes to become soggy or break apart.
  • When you reach step 4 of this recipe, it’s important to pay attention to the timing. The dry ingredients, such as cumin, pepper powder, and chili flakes, can easily become bitter if they are overcooked. To avoid this, be sure to add them in quickly and stir well to coat the potatoes. Then, cook for just a few more seconds until everything is heated through.
  • There is plenty of room for customization and experimentation in this recipe. While it’s important to get the saltiness right, most of the other ingredients can be adjusted to your liking.
  • If you are looking to add some extra flavor to this dish, try adding some bacon pieces in step two. Just be sure to cook the bacon until they are crispy.
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Spicy Chinese Potato Slices

🔎 FAQs

Can I fry potato slices in the frying pan or air fryer?

Yes, you can fry potato slices in the frying pan or air fryer. They might take a bit longer than deep frying, but they can help to reduce the amount of oil you use while still achieving perfectly crispy potato slices. When you fry the potato in the frying pan, just be sure to use enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan.

Can I make this dish without deep-frying potatoes?

Deep frying is an important step in this recipe. Deep frying the potato slices creates a protective shell around the outside of the potato and prevents them from breaking apart during the stir fry process. It also helps to cook the potatoes all the way through, which may not be possible if you try to cook them solely in the stir fry.

Can I make this recipe vegan?

Yes, you can make this recipe vegan. The only non-vegan ingredient is the oyster sauce, which can easily be replaced with a little extra soy sauce.

🌶 Other spicy recipes to try:

Homemade chili oil (make your own chili oil)

Spicy beef jerky (Chinese beef jerky recipe)

Spicy pork ribs recipe (finger-licking and flavourful pork ribs)

Chinese spicy potatoes
Enjoy this delicious Chinese spicy potato recipe!

I’ve tested and fine-tuned this recipe countless times to make it just right. If you like it as much as I do, please give it a 5-star rating, and let’s celebrate our shared love for potatoes!

spicy potato slices Chinese stir fry

Chinese Spicy potato

The plain potatoes are turned into a spicy flavor bomb with a fine blend of Asian ingredients. And it is exceptionally delicious!
Author: Lei
5 from 4 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: asian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 500 g potatoes (cut into 0.5cm slices)
  • 1 L oil (for deep frying and stir frying)
  • 2 spring onions (cut and separate the white and green parts)
  • 3 clove garlic (chopped)
  • 3-4 slices ginger
  • 2 fresh chilli pepper (cut into pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoon rice wine
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili flakes
  • 3 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/1 teaspoon black pepper powder
  • 2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/2 cup chopped coriander

Instructions

  • Deep frying potato slices: Deep fry the potato slices in the oil over medium to high heat until they are golden and crispy. Meanwhile, mix together sugar, sesame oil, oyster sauce, rice wine and soy sauce in a small bowl. And mix all the dry ingredients: sesame seeds chilli flakes, pepper powder and cumin powder for easy access later.
  • Pan-frying garlic, ginger, spring onions(the white parts) and fresh chili peppers over medium heat until they are slightly golden.
  • Add the fried potato slices and the sauce we mix in the small bowl to the pan. Cook until everything is sizzling and well-coated.
  • Add in the dry spices and cook for 5-10 seconds until all is well combined.
  • Stir in the spring onions(the green parts) and coriander. Turn off the heat and serve.

Recipe Notes:

  • Potatoes: You can use any type of potato you like. Just be sure to dry the slices thoroughly before deep frying them to avoid splattering oil.
  • Spring onions: Separate the spring onions into two parts: the white part and the green part. The white part of the spring onion should be used in step 2, while the green part should be reserved for step 5.
  • Oyster sauce: The oyster sauce helps to add a rich and savory seafood-like flavor to the dish. However, if you don’t have any oyster sauce on hand, don’t worry! You can simply omit it and add a little extra soy sauce to the dish to help balance out the flavors.
  • Fresh chili and chili flakes: if you can’t handle too much heat, you can easily adjust the level of spiciness to your liking. Simply omit the chili altogether, or reduce the amount you use, until you reach a level of spiciness that is comfortable for you. Just be aware that some types of fresh chili peppers, such as Thai bird’s eye chilies, can be extremely spicy.
  • When deep frying potato slices, the oil should be hot enough to form the crisp outer shell quickly. Be sure not to overcrowd the pot with too many slices which will lower the overall oil temperature and cause the potatoes to become soggy or break apart.
  • When you reach step 4 of this recipe, it’s important to pay attention to the timing. The dry ingredients, such as cumin, pepper powder, and chili flakes, can easily become bitter if they are overcooked. To avoid this, be sure to add them in quickly and stir well to coat the potatoes. Then, cook for just a few more seconds until everything is heated through.
  • There is plenty of room for customization and experimentation in this recipe. While it’s important to get the saltiness right, most of the other ingredients can be adjusted to your liking.
  • If you are looking to add some extra flavor to this dish, try adding some bacon pieces in step two. Just be sure to cook the bacon until they are crispy.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 4578kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 11gFat: 488gSaturated Fat: 37gPolyunsaturated Fat: 139gMonounsaturated Fat: 305gTrans Fat: 2gSodium: 843mgPotassium: 1489mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2041IUVitamin C: 119mgCalcium: 215mgIron: 7mg

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