Chinese Sauteed Potato (Cumin Chili Home Fries)

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) potatoes (about 2 small russet potatoes), cut into 1” (1.5 cm) pieces (*Footnote 1)

2 teaspoons Chinese chili 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 green onion , sliced

Directions

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 chili flakes, cumin powder, and ground Sichuan peppercorn powder in a small bowl.

Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet 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, green onion, 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.

Nutrition

• Calories: 147 kcal
• Total Fat: 7.1 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
• Sodium: 157 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 19.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.1 g
• Total Sugars: 1.5 g
• Protein: 2.4 g