How to Make Spicy Potatoes
Step #1: Soak the potatoes in salted water for 5 minutes, then drain and pat dry. 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 particularly loved this dish of fried potatoes with garlic, scallions, and spicy peppers. Step #2: To prepare the sauce, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes with 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl. Step #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 they are fork-tender about 4 to 6 minutes. Step #4: Add the garlic, scallions, and Serrano pepper to the pan. Sauté for 60 seconds until the garlic is fragrant.
