Hot and Sour Potato Sticks | Crispy and Appetizing! A Family-Friendly Quick Dish You'll Never Tire Of!
Sour and spicy shredded potatoes are a classic Chinese home-style dish—tangy, spicy, and crisp without sticking. Quick to prepare and incredibly satisfying with rice, this foolproof method comes together easily every time.
Ingredients
sugar
one small spoon
light soy sauce
two small spoons
oyster sauce
one small spoon
oil
as needed
salt
as needed
green pepper
a pinch
garlic
as needed
vinegar
two small spoons
white vinegar
two small spoons
Instructions
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Step 1
Prep: Peel the potatoes. Wash 2 potatoes, peel off the skin, and cut them into evenly sized potato sticks!
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Step 2
Cut and rinse the potato sticks. Cut the peeled potatoes into uniform thin sticks, place them in clean water and rinse repeatedly to wash off the surface starch, preventing them from sticking together during stir-frying and ensuring a crispy texture.
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Step 3
Blanch: Add white vinegar for crispness. Bring water to a boil in a pot, add the potato sticks along with a little white vinegar, blanch for 10–20 seconds, then remove immediately and rinse with cold water, draining well. This is the key step to keep the potato sticks crisp.
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Step 4
Aromatics: Minced garlic and dried chili. Heat an appropriate amount of cooking oil in a hot wok. Once hot, add the minced garlic and dried red chili segments, and sauté over low heat to release the aroma. Be careful with the heat to avoid burning.
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Step 5
Add acidity: Pour in aged vinegar for aroma. Add an appropriate amount of aged vinegar and salt to the wok, stir to release the rich vinegar fragrance, laying the foundation for the hot and sour flavor.
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Step 6
Stir-fry: Add the potato sticks. Add the sliced green and red pepper strips and continue to stir-fry for 10 seconds, which enriches the color and adds a crispy texture.
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Step 7
Finish: Plate and serve. Add a pinch of sugar to season and enhance freshness, stir-fry evenly, then immediately turn off the heat, plate the dish, and your vibrant, hot-and-sour, appetizing potato sticks are ready!
