Spicy Potato Noodles
Thick, bouncy, and coated in a garlicky, savory chili oil sauce, these spicy potato noodles are a delightful dish to make for dinner. Perfectly chewy and flavorful, they pair beautifully with chicken karaage, Taiwanese fried chicken, or a refreshing cucumber salad.
Ingredients
- For the Potato Noodles:
- 1.1 lbs russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (gold potatoes work too)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1½ cups potato starch
- ½ cup warm water
- For the Chili Oil Sauce:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Chinese black vinegar
- 2 tbsp gochugaru Korean red pepper flakes or Chinese chili powder
- 1¼ tsp granulated sugar
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 stalk green onion sliced
- 3 tbsp neutral oil e.g., avocado, sunflower, grapeseed
- ⅓ cup cilantro roughly chopped
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Potatoes
- Boil the potatoes in a pot of water until fork-tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Drain well and transfer the cooked potatoes to a heatproof mixing bowl.
Step 2: Make the Dough
- Add salt to the potatoes and mash thoroughly until no chunks remain.
- While the potatoes are still hot, mix in the potato starch until well combined. Knead the dough gently until cohesive.Tip: Working with warm potatoes helps gelatinize the starch, making the dough pliable.
- Gradually add the warm water and knead until the dough forms a smooth, pliable consistency.
Step 3: Shape the Noodles
- Divide the dough into 14 equal portions, keeping unused dough covered with a damp towel.
- Roll each portion into ½-inch thick noodles.
- Boil a pot of water and set up your cooking station with a bowl of cold water nearby.
Step 4: Cook the Noodles
- Gently place the noodles into the boiling water, ensuring they’re fully submerged to prevent breaking. Stir gently to avoid sticking.
- Once the noodles float to the surface, cook for an additional minute.
- Remove the noodles and transfer them to the cold water. Repeat with remaining noodles.
Step 5: Make the Chili Oil
- In a heatproof bowl, combine all chili oil ingredients except the oil and cilantro.
- Heat the oil in a small pan until it begins to smoke. Carefully pour the hot oil over the ingredients in the bowl.
- Once the sizzling subsides, stir the chili oil to combine.
Step 6: Assemble the Dish
- Drain the cooked noodles thoroughly and place them in a large clean bowl.
- Add the chili oil and chopped cilantro, mixing until the noodles are well coated.
- Serve immediately while warm.
- Enjoy your perfectly chewy, spicy potato noodles!