Quick and Easy Yunnan Potatoes

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 4

Quick and Easy Yunnan Potatoes with a Spicy Kick

by The Chefin Side

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3 tablespoons peanut oil ( or vegetable oil )
	5 dried Thai chiles
	6 cups cooked potatoes , cut in bite-sized pieces
	1 cup scallion , finely chopped ( or a mix of scallions and chives or garlic shoots )
	salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

190

Sugar

Fat

13g

Quick and Easy Yunnan Potatoes is a classic dish from the Yunnan province in China. The dish features bite-sized potatoes stir-fried with scallions and dried Thai chiles, making it the perfect side dish for any meal. The dish is simple, yet flavorful and can be enjoyed by those with a love for spicy foods. This dish is perfect for those nights when you want to put together a quick dinner without sacrificing flavor.

Instructions

1.	Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the dried chiles and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
2.	Add the cooked potatoes and scallions to the wok. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
3.	Season with salt to taste.
4.	Serve hot as a delicious side dish.

PROS

This dish is quick and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

The spicy kick from the chiles adds a depth of flavor to the simple potato dish.

CONS

This dish may be too spicy for those with a low tolerance for spicy foods.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Potatoes are low in fat and high in fiber, making them a great addition to a healthy diet.
The chiles used in this dish are a good source of Vitamin C and have been linked to boosting metabolism and reducing inflammation.