Description
Spicy Potato Noodles are a delightful dish featuring thick, chewy noodles made primarily from potatoes and potato starch, tossed in a flavorful, spicy chili oil sauce. This recipe is both gluten-free and vegan, making it suitable for various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
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For the Potato Noodles:
- 1.1 pounds (500g) russet or yellow potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups (200g) potato starch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup warm water (as needed)
For the Spicy Chili Oil Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar
- 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) or Chinese chili powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
- 1 stalk green onion, sliced
- 3 tablespoons hot vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Potato Noodles:
- Boil the potato pieces in water until fork-tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Drain and mash the potatoes until smooth.
- In a bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, potato starch, and ½ teaspoon salt. Mix well.
- Gradually add warm water, kneading until a smooth, non-sticky dough forms.
- Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each into thick noodle shapes, about 7mm in diameter.
- Cook the Noodles:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the potato noodles and cook until they float to the surface, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Remove the noodles with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Prepare the Spicy Chili Oil Sauce:
- In a heatproof bowl, combine soy sauce, black vinegar, gochugaru, sugar, and ⅛ teaspoon salt.
- Add minced garlic and sliced green onion to the mixture.
- Heat the vegetable oil until hot but not smoking, then carefully pour it over the mixture to release the aromas.
- Stir in the chopped cilantro.
- Assemble the Dish:
- Toss the cooked potato noodles in the spicy chili oil sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of gochugaru or chili powder.
- For added texture, consider topping with crushed peanuts or sesame seeds.
- Pair this dish with a side of steamed or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.