Wok Potatoes Recipes

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 STIR-FRIED POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine the potatoes, brown sugar, soy sauce, flour, and 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil in a large bowl. Stir to coat the potatoes in the mixture. Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Heat the remaining peanut oil in a wok over high heat. Add the potato mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock, sugar, and salt to the wok. Mix gently then reduce the heat to medium low, cover the wok, and let the potatoes cook until they are tender. Serve hot.

GRILLED HERBED NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. In large bowl, mix oil, parsley, 1 tablespoon rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper and the salt. Add potatoes; toss to coat. Place potatoes in grill basket (grill "wok").
• Cover and grill potatoes over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, shaking basket or stirring potatoes occasionally, until tender.
• In small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients. Serve with potatoes.

GARLIC AND CUMIN NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Place potatoes in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients except cilantro; toss to coat. Place in grill basket (grill "wok").
• Cover and grill potatoes over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, shaking basket or stirring potatoes frequently, until tender.
• Sprinkle potatoes with cilantro; toss to coat.

WOK POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a wok.
• Toss in red chillies.
• Allow to splutter.
• Add cumin seeds and allow to splutter.
• Add tomatoes, potatoes and salt to taste.
• DO NOT ADD WATER.
• Mix well, cover and cook until the potatoes are tender when pricked with a fork.
• Squeeze some fresh lemon juice on top of the cooked potatoes before serving, if desired.
• Serve hot with parathas or roti.
• You may serve raita as an accompaniment.
• Enjoy!

HOT AND NUMBING STIR-FRIED NEW POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cool water by 2 inches. Season heavily with salt. (The water should taste like very salty seawater once the salt has dissolved.) Place over high heat, bring to a boil and cook until there's no resistance when a knife or cake tester is poked through the largest potato, about 10 minutes after they come to a boil. Drain potatoes and spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet to air-dry.
• While the potatoes cook, make the spice blend: In a small bowl, shake the Sichuan peppercorns and discard any shiny black seeds, twigs or leaf fragments. Add the husks to a dry wok, along with the star anise, fennel seeds, white peppercorns and half the cumin seeds. Toast over medium heat, tossing frequently, until very aromatic, about 2 minutes. Transfer mixture to a small bowl to cool slightly. Return wok to heat and add remaining cumin seeds and the chiles. Toss and stir until very aromatic, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a second small bowl.
• When cool, transfer the spice mixture in the first bowl, along with the 2 chiles from the second bowl to an electric spice grinder or a mortar and pestle. Add salt, sugar and chicken bouillon. Grind to a fine powder and return to the empty bowl.
• Add the cumin seeds that toasted with the chiles to the spice grinder or the mortar (no need to clean it out) and pound or pulse until very coarsely ground. (There should be large, distinct pieces of cumin seeds.) Add half-ground cumin and the sesame seeds to the rest of the spice mixture and stir to incorporate.
• Stir-fry the potatoes: When potatoes are dry, heat 3 tablespoons oil in the wok over high heat until shimmering. Add potatoes and cook, stirring and tossing frequently, until browned in spots, about 4 minutes.
• Clear a small space in the center of the wok and add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to it. Immediately add the garlic, scallions and spice mixture to the oil and stir until aromatic, about 15 seconds. Toss everything until the potatoes are thoroughly coated in spices, about 15 seconds. Season to taste with more salt as desired. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.