Spicy and Sour Shredded Potatoes
Refreshing spicy-sour flavor, stimulates appetite and aids digestion.
Spicy and Sour Shredded Potatoes is a classic Chinese home-cooked dish, widely loved for its balanced spicy-sour taste and crisp texture. With its bright color and perfectly blended flavors, this dish not only stimulates the appetite but also pairs well with rice, making it a regular on many family dinner tables.
👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️
2 medium-sized potatoes
Half each of green and red bell peppers
Appropriate amount of dried chili peppers
3-4 garlic cloves
Adequate amount of white or rice vinegar
Salt to taste
A pinch of sugar
A little soy sauce (optional)
Adequate amount of vegetable oil
👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:
Peel and wash the potatoes, then shred them finely. Soak in water to remove excess starch. Shred the green and red bell peppers for later use.
Snip the dried chili peppers into small segments and slice the garlic cloves.
Heat vegetable oil in a pan, add the dried chili peppers and garlic slices, and sauté until fragrant.
Add the shredded potatoes and bell peppers, stir-fry quickly over high heat.
Season with adequate vinegar, salt, and a pinch of sugar. Stir evenly. Optionally, add a little soy sauce for color and flavor enhancement.
Continue stir-frying until the potatoes are tender but still crisp. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
👉🏻✨TIPS
Immediately soak the shredded potatoes in water after cutting to prevent oxidation and discoloration.
Stir-fry over high heat to maintain the crisp texture of the potatoes.
Adjust the level of spiciness and sourness according to personal preference; for a spicier dish, add more dried chili peppers.
👉🏻✨BENEFITS
Spicy and Sour Shredded Potatoes is not only delicious but also stimulates appetite and aids digestion. It is especially suitable for times of poor appetite or after consuming greasy food, effectively refreshing the palate and aiding digestion.
👉🏻✨NUTRITIONAL
Potatoes are rich in dietary fiber, Vitamin C, and B vitamins, promoting intestinal motility, enhancing immunity, and providing energy without adding excessive fat. Green and red bell peppers are abundant in Vitamins A and C, benefiting skin health, vision protection, and immune system enhancement.
