Cold Potato Shreds

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   I prepared two small potatoes; one medium-sized potato would be enough.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Cut the vegetables into strips and soak them in cold water (soaking them for a longer time will make them crisper).

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Blanch them in boiling water (just put them in cold water for two or three minutes).

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Prepare a clean bowl and mince the garlic.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   I used dried chili peppers that I bought myself; they're not spicy, so feel free to add more.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Heat oil in a wok

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Heat the oil and pour it into the bowl containing the ingredients.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Drain the shredded potatoes and add the fried ingredients.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Add a little white vinegar

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Add a little white sugar (I added a bit too much because I love sweets) and a pinch of salt.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Add a few drops of sesame oil, and a suitable amount of chili oil as well, according to personal taste. I like it so I added a bit more chili oil.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Add some cilantro and mix well.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Plating