「Hot and Sour Shredded Potatoes」

Ingredients and amounts

• 240 g potatoes (thinner and longer is better)
• 4 cloves garlic
• 0.5 green bell pepper
• 0.5 red bell pepper
• 3 dried chili peppers
• 1 scallion
• 5 ml light soy sauce
• 10 ml aged vinegar
• 2 g salt
• 10-15 ml cooking oil

Step-by-step method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Peel the potatoes and cut into thin shreds (or use a grater).

2. 2

   Step 2

   Rinse the shredded potatoes in water to remove excess starch, then blanch for 10 seconds. Drain and set aside.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Finely chop the scallion. Crush the garlic and mince, dividing into two equal portions. Cut dried chilies into small sections. Julienne the green and red bell peppers.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Heat oil in a wok over low heat. Add half the scallion (white parts), half the minced garlic, and dried chilies. Stir-fry until fragrant.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Add the julienned bell peppers and stir-fry briefly. Add the shredded potatoes and stir-fry until they change color.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Add 5 ml light soy sauce, 10 ml aged vinegar, the remaining minced garlic, and 2 g salt. Stir-fry quickly to combine.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Just before removing from heat, sprinkle with the remaining scallion. Toss well and plate.