Spicy Chinese Potatoes are the perfect easy side dish for Chinese take-out night! 

Wait…. Chinese potatoes? 

Yep, you read that right. Maybe this isn’t a new thing for you, but when I was visiting Beijing earlier this year I was really surprised by the number of potato dishes I saw in restaurants.

Potatoes are a relatively modern addition to the world of Chinese food, but a tasty one nonetheless.

Along with Spicy Sichuan Cabbage, these Chinese potatoes were part of my very first meal in China. I was blown away by how much I loved the food!

I had hardly any trouble as a vegetarian – some of the tastiest meat-free dishes I’ve ever had were served to me in “home-style” restaurants in Beijing. I particularly loved this dish of fried potatoes with garlic, scallions, and spicy peppers.

If you like potatoes and you like Chinese food, you’ll love these Chinese potatoes (<– that’s {faulty} logic for you, guys. Four years of philosophy courses are finally paying off!)

These potatoes make a wonderful side dish for any take-out style meal, but I especially love it with Spicy Sichuan Vegan Potstickers. You can also enjoy these potatoes as a main course served over rice. In case you’re a fellow rice-struggler, check out my post on how to cook perfect rice.

If you’re searching for a version made with shredded potatoes, check out this recipe for Sichuan Stir Fried Potatoes from The Woks of Life.

Stay tuned for another awesome Chinese recipe that I’ll be posting on Friday, as well as a guide on what to do with three days in Beijing (going up Sunday morning!).

Here’s the Recipe!

Spicy Chinese Potatoes

Yield: 2-4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

These hot and spicy Chinese Potatoes are savory, satisfying, and unexpected!

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Ingredients

• 1 1/4 pounds yukon gold potatoes, very thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 scallions, sliced into 1-inch pieces
• 1 Serrano chile pepper, stemmed and sliced

Instructions

1. Soak the potatoes in salted water for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
2. Prepare the sauce: Whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes with 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a 10" cast iron skillet over high heat for 5 minutes, or until the oil is shimmering. Add the potatoes and fry, turning every minute or so, until the potatoes are fork-tender (about 4 to 6 minutes).
4. Add the garlic, scallions, and Serrano pepper to the pan; saute for 60 seconds until the garlic is fragrant.
5. Pour in the prepared sauce and toss well. Cook, turning the potatoes frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the potatoes have soaked up the sauce.

Nutrition Information

Yield 2 Serving Size 1
Amount Per ServingCalories 487 Total Fat 21g Saturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Unsaturated Fat 18g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 1784mg Carbohydrates 67g Fiber 7g Sugar 6g Protein 10g

Nutrition information has been auto-calculated for your convenience.