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AI-generated illustration: Sour and spicy shredded potatoes.

Sour and spicy shredded potatoes

酸辣土豆丝Suānlà tǔdòu sī

Potato strips with chili and black vinegar

Thin potato strips stir-fried in vegetable oil with garlic, dried chili and Sichuan pepper, then seasoned with soy sauce and black vinegar.

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Type
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Vegan
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At the table

How to enjoy it

Pick up a small portion with chopsticks and eat with rice. Leave dried chili and whole peppercorns aside if you prefer.

A useful check

Soy sauce contains soy and may contain wheat. Chili and Sichuan pepper can be strong; check the ingredients for dietary or allergy needs.

How it may vary

Heat and acidity vary with the seasonings. The image illustrates the vegetable-oil version described here.

GET TO KNOW THE DISH

What goes into it?

Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.

This version uses vegetable oil and no stock. Other preparations can use different fats or stock; confirm the actual recipe when ordering.

Recipes vary by restaurant.

How does it taste?

Tangy and chili-hot, with a tingling Sichuan-pepper note.

Chili heat
Texture
Slender cooked strips that retain their shape.
How it’s made
Rinse and drain the potato strips. Stir-fry aromatics and potatoes in vegetable oil, season with salt and light soy sauce, then add black vinegar near the end.

This version uses vegetable oil and no stock. Other preparations can use different fats or stock; confirm the actual recipe when ordering.

A CONNECTION TO PLACE

Origin & regional roots

Origin not yet established

A specific regional origin has not been established in this guide.

Ask if they have it first

ASK IF IT'S AVAILABLE

请问你们有酸辣土豆丝吗?

Do you have this item?

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