Sichuan-inspired · Vegetarian

Hot & Sour Shredded Potatoes

Name: Hot & Sour Shredded Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 350 g potatoes, peeled; 2 pieces garlic cloves, sliced; 1 pieces small red chilli, optional; 1.5 tbsp neutral oil; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 0.25 tsp salt; 3 tbsp water

酸辣土豆丝 · Suān là tǔ dòu sī

Thin potato strips with vinegar and a little chilli. Rinse away loose starch, then cook through without turning them into mash.

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Prep15 min

Cook8 min

Serves2

DifficultyEasy

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Recipe guide · not yet kitchen-testedAI-assisted editorial draft. Timing depends on your stove, pan, and ingredient size. Use the doneness checks below.

Let’s get cooking

01
Cut evenly
Slice potatoes into about 2 mm matchsticks. Discard green, sprouted, or damaged potatoes.
02
Rinse and drain
Rinse the strips in cold water until loose starch is washed away, then drain well.
03
Stir-fry
Heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and optional chilli, then potatoes. Stir 3 minutes.
04
Cook and season
Add water and salt; toss for 2–4 minutes until cooked with no raw centre. Stir in vinegar, toss briefly, and serve.