Lao Nai Yang Yu (Chinese Spicy Mashed Potatoes)

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 5

Lao Nai Yang Yu (Chinese Spicy Mashed Potatoes) Recipe

by The Chefin Entree

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb waxy potato
	1/3 cup peanut oil or 1/3 cup canola oil
	4 garlic cloves , smashed and sliced
	4 whole dried red chilies , stem ends removed ( optional )
	4 green onions , chopped
	1/2 cup fresh fennel greens , chopped ( optional )
	2 teaspoons hot Chinese chili paste ( or to taste ) ( optional )
	1 teaspoon salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

320

Sugar

Fat

24g

Lao Nai Yang Yu, also known as spicy mashed potatoes, is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine. This dish is easy and quick to make, and it's filled with spicy flavors of Chinese chili paste, dried red chilies, and garlic. It's a dish that can be enjoyed by itself as a meal or as a side dish to your favorite Chinese entrees. The waxy potatoes in this dish are boiled until soft and then mashed until smooth, making it perfect to serve as a spread on toast or as a dip. The optional fennel greens add an anise-like flavor and are balanced perfectly with the heat of the chili paste, dried chilies, and garlic.

Instructions

1.	Peel and cut the potatoes into small chunks.
2.	Boil the potatoes until soft. Drain and mash them until there are no more lumps.
3.	Heat up the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
4.	Add the whole dried red chilies and stir-fry for 15 seconds. Add the green onions and fennel greens and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
5.	Add the hot Chinese chili paste and stir-fry for 15 seconds. Add the mashed potatoes and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
6.	Add salt and continue stir-frying for another minute or until everything is combined, and the mashed potatoes are heated through.

PROS

Lao Nai Yang Yu is a flavorful and spicy dish that is easy and simple to prepare.

It’s a great way to add variety to your potato dishes, packed with Chinese spices, and ingredients that make it delicious.

This dish can be enjoyed as a side dish, or serve it as a meal by itself with a side of rice.

CONS

This dish can be spicy.
If you are sensitive to spice, reduce the amount of hot Chinese chili paste or omit the chili altogether.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Potatoes are a good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamins C and B6.
They also contain antioxidants that have been linked to reducing the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer.
However, this dish contains oil which can add extra calories and fat.