Stir-Fried Vinegar Shredded Potatoes
Crispy, refreshing, and lightly tangy — this Vinegar Shredded Potato dish is a classic Chinese-style stir-fry that highlights texture and balance rather than heaviness. By rinsing away the starch and stir-frying quickly over high heat, the potatoes stay crisp and light, offering a very different experience from mashed or roasted potatoes.Finished with a touch of white vinegar and soy sauce, this dish is bright, clean, and incredibly satisfying. It’s perfect as a light side dish, appetizer, or a refreshing addition to a home-cooked meal — especially for those who enjoy crisp textures and gentle acidity.
Ingredients
- 1 large potato (Use a larger potato if cooking for more people. In this recipe, one large potato makes about one plate, serving 2–3 people.)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 small chili pepper, sliced (Adds aroma and flavor without much heat)
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Peel the potato and cut it into thin shreds. You can slice it thinly with a knife and then cut into shreds, or use a julienne slicer if you have one. Make sure the shreds are thin.
- Transfer the shredded potatoes to a mixing bowl and add water to rinse off the excess starch. Rinse twice, then drain well and set aside.
- Prepare the aromatics by cutting the green onions into small pieces and finely chopping the chili. Set aside.
- Heat a wok over high heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil. Once the oil is hot, add the green onions and chili, and stir-fry over high heat for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add the shredded potatoes and continue stir-frying over high heat. Add a small splash of water to help everything stir evenly.
- Add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt, stirring briefly after each addition. Once everything is evenly combined, remove from heat.
- The crispy and refreshing vinegar shredded potatoes are ready to serve!
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Cooking & Storage Tips
- Cut the potatoes into thin shreds so they cook quickly and stay crispy.
- Be sure to rinse off the starch thoroughly. This step is essential for keeping the potatoes crisp and preventing them from becoming sticky or soggy.
- Keep the stir-frying time short. Cooking the potatoes for about two minutes helps maintain their crispy texture instead of turning soft.
Tools & equipment you may need
Cookware
Grater
Last Updated on 2025-12-13