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Crispy fried potato fingers tossed in a fiery, tangy, and garlicky Schezwan sauce. This popular Indo-Chinese appetizer is a crowd-pleasing snack that's bursting with flavor and perfect for parties.
For 4 servings
Par-boil the Potatoes
Prepare the Batter and Coat Potatoes
Double-Fry the Potatoes
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Crispy fried potato fingers tossed in a fiery, tangy, and garlicky Schezwan sauce. This popular Indo-Chinese appetizer is a crowd-pleasing snack that's bursting with flavor and perfect for parties.
This indo_chinese recipe takes 45 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 369.33 calories per serving with 4.87g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for appetizer or snack.
Prepare the Schezwan Sauce
Toss and Serve
Instead of deep-frying, coat the par-boiled potatoes in the batter and bake them at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp. You can also use an air fryer.
Sauté some diced bell peppers (red, green, yellow) and onions along with the ginger and garlic for added crunch, color, and nutrition.
To make Schezwan Potato Gravy, double the amount of corn flour slurry (2 tsp corn flour + 4 tbsp water) and add about 1/2 cup of vegetable stock or water to the sauce. Simmer until it thickens.
For an even crispier coating, you can substitute the all-purpose flour with rice flour.
Potatoes are a rich source of complex carbohydrates, which provide sustained energy to the body, making this a filling and energizing snack.
Garlic and ginger, key ingredients in the sauce, are known for their potential health benefits. Garlic contains allicin, which has antioxidant properties, while ginger is known for its anti-inflammatory effects.
Potatoes are a good source of potassium, an essential mineral that plays a vital role in regulating fluid balance, muscle contractions, and nerve signals.
Schezwan Potatoes are typically an indulgent appetizer as they are deep-fried, which makes them high in calories and fat. However, they can be made healthier by baking or air-frying the potatoes instead of deep-frying.
A typical serving (around 1 cup or 205g) of deep-fried Schezwan Potatoes contains approximately 350-450 calories, primarily from the potatoes, oil, and sauces.
You can do some prep in advance. The potatoes can be par-boiled and fried (the first fry) ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, do the second fry and toss them in the freshly made sauce for the best results.
Sogginess usually occurs for a few reasons: the par-boiled potatoes were not dried properly, the batter was too thick, the oil was not hot enough, or the pan was overcrowded during frying. Also, letting them sit in the sauce for too long before serving will make them lose their crispiness.
Yes. Replace the all-purpose flour with rice flour or more corn flour. Also, ensure you use a gluten-free soy sauce (tamari) and check that your Schezwan and chili sauces are certified gluten-free.
They are a fantastic appetizer on their own. They can also be served as a side dish with Indo-Chinese main courses like Vegetable Fried Rice or Hakka Noodles.