Sichuan Hot and Sour Potato

My husband had this dish on a recent trip to China and came home raving about how delicious it was. It is super spicy, tangy, simple, and oh-so tasty.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 193 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 pinch flaked salt
• ⅔ pound waxy potatoes
• 2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon ground Sichuan pepper
• 1 tablespoon black rice vinegar (such as Chinkiang)
• 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro leaves, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Peel potatoes and cut into 1/4-inch matchsticks. Rinse under running water until water runs clear. Soak potatoes in water for 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Drain potatoes and pat dry.

Step 3

Heat a wok over medium-high heat. Add oil. Add pepper flakes and ground Sichuan pepper to the hot oil; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add potatoes and garlic; toss and cook until potatoes begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add vinegar, soy sauce, and salt; toss to combine. Cook until flavors have infused, 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 4

Serve garnished with cilantro leaves.