Cold Shredded Potato Salad
Cold Shredded Potato Salad is a simple yet flavorful Chinese cold dish, known for its crisp texture and tangy, spicy taste. It's the perfect appetizer for summer, offering a refreshing bite with a blend of vinegar and chili oil that will surely stimulate your appetite.
INGREDIENTS
- 9 ounces potatoes, peeled and sliced into thin strips
DIRECTIONS
Prepare the Potatoes and Vegetables:
Peel 9 ounces of potatoes and slice them into thin strips. Place the potato strips in a bowl of water to prevent browning. Slice the white part of 4 green onions into thin strips, seed and slice 1 red pepper into thin strips, and cut 1 cilantro stem into small pieces.
Blanch the Potato Strips:
Bring a pot of water to a boil and add 2 teaspoons of salt. Add the potato strips and blanch them until just tender. Drain and immediately plunge the potatoes into a bowl of cold water to cool down.
Tip:
Cooling the potatoes in cold water makes them extra crisp.
Infuse the Oil with Sichuan Peppercorns:
In a pan, heat some cooking oil and fry 1 tablespoon of Sichuan peppercorns until fragrant. Remove the peppercorns and set the infused oil aside.
Mix and Season the Salad:
Drain the potato strips and place them in a mixing bowl. Add the sliced red pepper, cilantro stems, and green onion strips. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of Chinese black vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of light soy sauce. Pour in the reserved peppercorn oil, and add 1 teaspoon of chili oil. Toss everything together until well combined.
Serve and Enjoy:
Transfer the salad to a serving plate and enjoy this crisp and flavorful dish!