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Szechuan with Vinegar and Chili

Szechuan Potatoes with Vinegar and Chili for Flavor Lovers

A vegan delight featuring Szechuan Potatoes with Vinegar and Chili, perfect for flavor lovers in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Szechuan
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 4 medium Yukon Gold or Russet Potatoes The perfect starchy base.
  • 3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Ideal for frying; substitute as desired.
For the Flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; feel free to use more for stronger flavor.
  • 3 Dry Chili Peppers Chopped; adjust according to your spice level.
  • 2 teaspoons Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free option.
  • 1.5 tablespoons Chinkiang Vinegar or Japanese Black Vinegar Imparts tanginess; rice vinegar works as a substitute.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt Enhances overall flavors.
For the Finishing Touch
  • 0.5 teaspoon Sesame Oil Do not cook with it due to low smoke point.
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Finely chopped; for garnish.

Equipment

  • large skillet or wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Peel the Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes and julienne them into 1/8-inch thick sticks. Soak in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
  2. Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add garlic and dry chili peppers; stir continuously for about 1 minute.
  3. Add soaked and dried potato sticks to the pan and stir-fry for about 3 minutes until they are crispy and slightly golden.
  4. Add soy sauce, Chinkiang vinegar, and kosher salt to the potatoes. Mix everything thoroughly and cook for an additional minute.
  5. Remove from heat, drizzle sesame oil over the potatoes, and garnish with green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Dry potatoes thoroughly after soaking to achieve crispiness. Adjust spice levels according to taste during cooking.

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