Chinese Sauteed Potato (Cumin Chilli Home Fries)
A delicious and authentic sauces recipe for Chinese Sauteed Potato (Cumin Chilli Home Fries), prepared with traditional seasonings and techniques.
Ingredients
- • 1 lb (450 g) potatoes ((about 2 small russet potatoes), cut into 1” (1.5 cm) pieces (*Footnote 1))
- • 2 teaspoons Chinese chilli flakes ((Optional))
- • 2 teaspoons cumin powder
- • 1/4 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorn
- • 2 tablespoons peanut oil ((or vegetable oil))
- • 1/4 teaspoons salt
- • 2 cloves garlic (, minced)
- • 2 spring onions (, sliced)
Preparation Steps
Add potatoes to a medium pot and water to cover potatoes. Bring to a boil, and continue to boil until the potatoes just turn soft, about 5 minutes.
Once done, rinse the potatoes with cold tap water to stop cooking. Drain potatoes thoroughly and let them dry a bit. This helps crisp up the potatoes.
Mix the chilli flakes, cumin powder, and ground Sichuan peppercorn powder in a small bowl.
Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add the potato and sprinkle with the salt. Stir a few times to coat well with oil then spread out into a single layer without overlapping. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the surfaces turn golden crispy, about 8 minutes or so. Add the garlic, spring onions, and sprinkle with the spice mix. Pour in a bit of oil if the potatoes look dry. Cook and stir until everything is mixed well together. Serve hot as a side or as breakfast with sunnyside eggs.