Qingjiao Chao Tudousi Chinese Stir Fried Chilies And Potatoes Food

SICHUAN STIR-FRIED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel and julienne the potatoes. Soak them in fresh, cold water a couple times (until you can soak them and the water is somewhat clear). Drain and set aside, but don't let them sit longer than 20 minutes, as they'll turn brown.
• Heat oil in a wok over medium heat, and add the Sichuan peppercorns (make sure they don't burn). When the peppercorns are fragrant, turn off the heat and scoop all the peppercorns out, leaving the oil in the wok. Discard the used peppercorns.
• Over medium heat, add the ginger, garlic and chilies to the oil. Cook for a minute, and add the potatoes and julienned peppers. Turn the heat up to high and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, chicken stock (or water), and salt. Stir-fry everything for a minute and cover for 45 seconds. Uncover, stir in the scallions, and serve!

CHINESE POTATO STIR-FRY (酸辣土豆丝)

Steps:

• Peel the potato then cut it into julienne strips. You may use a food processor or a julienne peeler to achieve similar results (regular grater is not recommended).
• Rinse the potato strips under tap water to remove excess starch. Drain them very well.
• Heat up a wok on a high heat. Pour in the oil, then add dried chilli and Sichuan peppercorn. Leave to sizzle until fragrant (do not burn them).
• Put fresh chilli, garlic and potato strips into the wok. Stir fry constantly until the potato is cooked (should be still a bit crunchy).
• Add black rice vinegar and salt . Give everything a quick stir then dish out.
• Serve it warm with rice, along with other meat/vegetable savoury dishes.

QINGJIAO CHAO TUDOUSI (CHINESE STIR-FRIED CHILIES AND POTATOES)

Steps:

• Early in the day, bring water and salt to a boil in a saucepan.
• Cut potatoes into 1/4 inch thick slices, then finely julienne. Add the potato to the boiling water and parboil for 1 minute, stirring as needed to keep them from sticking together. Drain well and let dry for several hours.
• When it's time to fix dinner, wash chilies, remove seeds, and cut julienne, to roughly match the potatoes in size and shape.
• Heat a wok over high heat until you see the heat rise from the surface.
• Add the oil, swirling to coat the wok and heat the oil.
• Add the potato and chili and stir fry until coated with oil.
• Add the vinegar and salt, and stir fry until the liquid has evaporated.
• Serve as part of a Chinese meal: chilies and potatoes, a couple of meat dishes, a green vegetable, a soup, and cooked rice.

SICHUANESE WONTONS IN CHILLI OIL SAUCE (HONG YOU CHAO SHOU)

Steps:

• Crush the ginger with the flat of a cleaver or a rolling pin and put it in a cup with just enough cold water to cover. Place the pork, egg, Shaoxing wine and sesame oil in a bowl with 1 1/2 tsp of the ginger water and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well. Mix in the stock, 1 tbsp at a time. Finally, add the spring onion greens.
• Fill a small bowl with cold water. Take a wonton wrapper and lay it flat in one hand. Use a table knife or a small spatula to press about 1 tsp of the pork mixture into the center of the wrapper. Dip a finger into the cold water, run it around the edges of the wrapper and fold it diagonally in half. Press the edges tightly together and lay on a flour-dusted tray or large plate.
• Bring a large pan of water to a boil over a high heat. While you are waiting for the water to boil, prepare three or four serving bowls. In each bowl, place 1 tbsp sweet aromatic soy sauce (or 1 tbsp tamari soy sauce and 1/2 tsp sugar), 1 1/2 tbsp chilli oil with sediment and 1/2-1 heaped tsp of crushed garlic to taste.
• When the water has come to a boil, drop in the wontons. Stir gently to make sure they do not stick together. When the water returns to a rolling boil, pour in a small cup of cold water to calm it down. Repeat this one more time. When the water has come to a boil for the third time, the wontons should be cooked through (cut one open to make sure). Remove the wontons with a slotted spoon, drain well, and divide between the prepared serving bowls. Scatter each bowl with some of the spring onion greens. Serve immediately, stirring everything together before digging in.

CHINESE STIR-FRIED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cover potatoes with water and salt in a medium saucepan; heat to a boil; cook 1 minute; drain.
• Transfer to a bowl filled with cold water and ice; cool completely, drain on paper towel; pat dry.
• Heat a wok over high heat; add vegetable oil.
• Stir-fry potatoes in oil until tender, about 4 minutes; add mushrooms, green onion, ginger, wine, oyster sauce, soy sauce and sugar.
• Cook, stirring, until all liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes.