Description
These Spicy Potato Noodles are thick, chewy, and coated in a garlicky, savory, and mildly spicy chili oil sauce. Made with homemade potato starch noodles, this dish is fun to prepare and bursting with flavor! Perfect as a main dish or a side, these noodles pair well with crispy chicken or a refreshing cucumber salad.
Ingredients
For the Potato Noodles:
- 1.1 lbs russet potato (peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups potato starch
- 1/2 cup warm water
For the Chili Oil Sauce:
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Chinese black vinegar (Chinkiang vinegar)
- 2 Tablespoons gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) or Chinese chili powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons garlic (minced)
- 1 stalk green onion (sliced)
- 3 Tablespoons neutral oil (avocado, sunflower, or grapeseed)
- 1/3 cup cilantro (roughly chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Boil the Potatoes
Place the potatoes into a pot of boiling water and cook until fork-tender (about 10-15 minutes).
Drain well and transfer to a mixing bowl.
Step 2: Make the Potato Dough
Add salt and mash the potatoes until smooth.
While the potatoes are still warm, mix in the potato starch until well combined.
Add the warm water and knead until a smooth dough forms.
Step 3: Shape the Noodles
Divide the dough into 14 equal pieces.
Roll each piece into a ½-inch thick rope.
Keep the dough covered with a damp towel to prevent drying.
Step 4: Cook the Noodles
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Gently drop in the noodles, ensuring they are fully submerged.
Once they float to the surface, cook for an additional minute.
Transfer to cold water to stop the cooking process.
Step 5: Make the Chili Oil Sauce
In a heatproof bowl, combine soy sauce, black vinegar, gochugaru, sugar, salt, garlic, and green onion.
Heat the neutral oil in a pan until it just starts to smoke.
Carefully pour the hot oil over the ingredients and stir.
Step 6: Assemble and Serve
Drain the potato noodles and place them in a bowl.
Pour the chili oil sauce over the noodles.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and toss to coat.
Serve warm and enjoy
Notes
- Work with warm dough for easier shaping and rolling.
- Use a wide pot so noodles can cook evenly without breaking.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave or by simmering in water until soft.
