Sichuan hot and sour shredded potato
Crunchy matchstick potatoes stir fried with vinegar, chilli and Sichuan pepper. Light, sharp and strangely addictive.
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.61 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rinse the potato matchsticks in cold water, changing it twice, until it runs clear. Drain and pat dry. This keeps them crunchy.
- 2
Heat the oil in a wok over a medium heat. Fry the peppercorns and chillies for 30 seconds, until fragrant and dark.
0 min 30 s - 3
Add the garlic and stir for 15 seconds. Turn up the heat to high and add the potatoes.
0 min 15 s - 4
Stir fry for 4 minutes, until the potato is just tender but still has bite.
4 min - 5
Add the vinegar and salt and toss for 1 minute.
1 min - 6
Remove from the heat, stir through the spring onions and sesame oil, and serve hot or warm.
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