Shredded potatoes are a common ingredient that can be used to make a variety of delicious dishes, among which shredded potatoes are a simple and appetizing cold dish, suitable for summer consumption, which can relieve heat and reduce fire, and is also good for digestion. So, how do you mix shredded potatoes with cold dishes to make them delicious? Here are a few tips to make it easy for you to make crispy and spicy shredded potatoes.
First of all, choose the right potatoes. Generally speaking, yellow-skinned potatoes are more suitable for cold shredded potatoes than white-skinned potatoes, because yellow-skinned potatoes have a softer texture, while white-skinned potatoes have a more powdery texture. In addition, choose fresh potatoes, not sprouted or blackened potatoes, otherwise it will affect the taste and nutrition.
Secondly, to cut the shredded potatoes. When cutting shredded potatoes, you should pay attention to the knife technique, cut them slenderly and evenly, not too thick or too short, and you can't use a grater, otherwise it will destroy the fiber of the potatoes and affect the crispness. The shredded potatoes should be soaked in water to remove excess starch, which can maintain the color and taste of the shredded potatoes and prevent oxidation and blackening.
Again, blanch the shredded potatoes. When blanching, boil the water over high heat, then add the shredded potatoes, boil until they boil again, quickly remove them, and rinse them in cold water, which can make the shredded potatoes more crisp and also maintain the color of the shredded potatoes. If you like spiciness, you can add some shredded chili peppers while blanching to add flavor.
Finally, mix the shredded potatoes. When mixing cold dishes, pay attention to seasoning, according to personal taste, add salt, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, green onions, etc., mix well, and then pour some hot oil to make the seasoning more flavorful, and can also increase the aroma. If you like spicy flavor, you can add some pepper oil or chili oil to make the cold shredded potatoes more appetizing.