Spicy Potato Noodles
Spicy Potato Noodles are a delightful dish combining the softness of potato with spicy flavors, creating a fun and delicious meal.
Ingredients
For the noodles
- 1.1 pounds russet potato (peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces) Gold potato is fine too
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cup potato starch
- ½ cup warm water Use warm water for better texture
For the sauce
- 2 tablespoons regular soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar
- 2 tablespoons gochugaru (coarse or fine ground) Can substitute with Chinese chili powder
- 1¼ teaspoons granulated sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic (minced)
- 1 stalk green onion (sliced)
- 3 tablespoons oil (any neutral oil such as avocado, sunflower, grapeseed, etc.)
- ⅓ cup cilantro (roughly chopped)
Instructions
Cooking the potatoes
- Place the cut potatoes into a pot of boiling water. Cook until they are fork-tender, which takes about 10 to 15 minutes.
Making the dough
- After boiling, drain the potatoes and place them in a heatproof mixing bowl. Add the salt and mash the potatoes with a fork until smooth.
- While the mashed potatoes are still hot, mix in the potato starch until well combined.
- Once the mixture is cool enough to handle, knead the dough until it is cohesive.
- Add the warm water and mix until it's absorbed and a smooth dough forms.
Making the noodles
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Prepare a large bowl of cold water nearby.
- Divide the dough into 14 equal pieces and keep covered with a damp towel.
- With one piece of dough at a time, roll it into ½-inch thick noodles and gently place into the boiling water.
- Allow noodles to float to the top, then cook for an additional minute. Remove them and place in the cold water. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Making the chili oil
- In a heatproof bowl, combine all chili oil ingredients except oil and cilantro.
- Heat the oil until it starts to smoke, then carefully pour it over the mixture in the bowl. Stir when the oil settles.
Assembly
- Drain the potato noodles and place them in a clean bowl. Add chili oil and chopped cilantro, mixing until the noodles are well coated.
- Enjoy while warm!
Notes
Use warm water when making the dough; this helps with the texture. Ensure that the water is boiling when you add the noodles to prevent them from breaking. Keep the dough covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.