The Demon Lord Forced to Marry the Female Leader

Chapter 374 Hot and Sour Potato Shreds

Hot and Sour Potato Shreds is a simple and delicious Sichuan dish, which is loved by people for its crispy texture and hot and sour taste. Here is a detailed recipe for Hot and Sour Potato Shreds:

 Material preparation:

- Main ingredients: 2 potatoes (medium size)

- Accessories: some dried chili peppers, 3-4 cloves of garlic, 1 scallion

- Seasoning: 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, some salt, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, a little chicken powder or MSG, a little pepper powder, some cooking oil

 Detailed steps:

 1. Potato processing:

- Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin strips using a grater or knife. Soak them in clean water immediately after cutting to remove excess starch, prevent oxidation and discoloration of the potato strips, and make them crispier.

 2. Preparation of auxiliary materials:

- Cut the dried chili into small pieces, remove the seeds, slice the garlic cloves, and chop the green onions into chopped green onions for later use.

 3. Blanch the shredded potatoes:

- Boil water in a pot, take out the soaked potato shreds, rinse them with clean water several times to remove the starch. Then blanch the potato shreds in boiling water for about 10-20 seconds. When you see that the potato shreds are slightly softened but still crispy, quickly take them out and put them in cold water to cool them down to maintain their crispness.

 4. Stir-fry:

- Pour a proper amount of cooking oil into the pot, add the pepper powder and fry until fragrant, then remove the pepper powder and discard. Then add the dried chili segments and garlic slices and stir-fry over low heat until fragrant.

 5. Seasoning:

- Drain the blanched potato shreds, pour into the pot, and stir-fry quickly and evenly. Add soy sauce, white vinegar, salt, sugar and chicken essence (or MSG) to season, and continue to stir-fry evenly.

 6. Remove from the pan:

- Stir-fry until the potato shreds have completely absorbed the seasoning and become transparent, sprinkle with chopped green onions, stir-fry quickly a few times and serve.

 Tips:

- Do not blanch the shredded potatoes for too long, otherwise they will lose their crispness.

- Do not use too high a heat when frying to avoid burning the potato shreds.

- The amount of vinegar can be adjusted according to personal taste. If you like it a little more sour, you can add more.

- If you don’t like it too spicy, you can reduce the amount of dried chili or remove the chili seeds.

Following the above steps, you can make a dish of spicy and sour potato shreds that is delicious and tasty. The key to this dish lies in the processing of the potato shreds and the control of the heat. As long as these two points are achieved, the crispness of the potato shreds and the balance of spicy and sour taste can be ensured.

To make hot and sour potato shreds healthier and more nutritious, you can start with the selection of ingredients, cooking methods and seasoning. Here are some specific suggestions:

 Material selection:

1. **Choose fresh potatoes**: Fresh potatoes have higher nutritional value and contain more vitamins and minerals.

2. **Organic or non-GMO potatoes**: If conditions permit, choose organic or non-GMO potatoes to reduce the intake of chemicals.

 Cooking method:

1. **Cook with less oil**: Use less oil to stir-fry shredded potatoes to reduce extra calories and unhealthy fat intake.

2. **Blanching**: Blanch the potato shreds first to remove some of the starch, reduce calories, and keep the potato shreds crispy.

3. **Quick stir-fry**: Using high temperature quick stir-fry method can reduce the loss of nutrients while maintaining the taste of food.

4. **Steaming instead of frying**: If you want to further reduce fat intake, you can try steaming instead of traditional frying methods.

 flavor:

1. **Use natural seasonings**: Try to use natural seasonings such as vinegar, lemon juice, fresh chili, garlic, ginger, etc. instead of artificial seasonings.

2. **Reduce the use of salt and sugar**: Reducing the amount of salt and sugar can help control blood pressure and blood sugar while reducing calorie intake.

3. **Add vegetables**: You can add other vegetables to the spicy and sour potato shreds, such as green peppers, shredded carrots, etc. to increase the intake of fiber and vitamins.

4. **Use low-sodium soy sauce**: Choosing low-sodium soy sauce can reduce sodium intake and is more friendly to patients with hypertension.

5. **Use olive oil or flaxseed oil**: If you need to use oil, you can choose healthy vegetable oils such as olive oil or flaxseed oil, which contain more unsaturated fatty acids.

Through the above method, you can keep the spicy and sour potato shreds delicious while making them healthier and more nutritious. Remember, a healthy diet should be diverse and balanced, so you should also pay attention to other vegetables, fruits, whole grains and high-quality protein in your daily diet.

Low-fat, high-protein ingredients are ideal for people who are pursuing a healthy diet and weight management. Here are some recommended low-fat, high-protein ingredients:

 Animal protein sources:

1. **Chicken breast**: Skinless chicken breast is a typical example of high protein and low fat.

2. **Fish**: Salmon, sea bass, cod, etc. are not only high in protein, but also rich in Omega-3 fatty acids.

3. **Shrimp**: Shrimp is a low-fat, high-protein seafood that is also rich in trace elements.

4. **Eggs**: Eggs are a high-quality source of protein, especially the egg white which has extremely low fat content.

5. **Lean beef**: Choose lean beef parts, such as beef tendon and beef tenderloin, to obtain high-quality protein.

 Plant-based protein sources:

1. **Tofu**: Tofu is a good source of plant protein, especially suitable for vegetarians.

2. **Soy milk**: Soy milk is not only rich in protein, but also contains a variety of vitamins and minerals.

3. **Lentils**: Lentils are high in protein and fiber and low in fat.

4. **Chickpeas**: Chickpeas (also known as chicken heart beans) are high-protein, low-fat legume food.

5. **Quinoa**: Quinoa is a complete source of protein, containing all the essential amino acids.

6. **Chia seeds**: Although chia seeds are small in size, they are high in protein and rich in Omega-3 fatty acids.

 dairy:

1. **Greek yogurt**: Greek yogurt has higher protein content and lower fat content than regular yogurt.

2. Skim milk: Skim milk contains almost no fat but still provides rich protein.

 Nuts and seeds:

1. **Almonds**: Almonds are a healthy snack that is high in protein and low in carbohydrates, but be careful to control your portion size because they are high in fat.

2. **Pumpkin seeds**: Pumpkin seeds are a high-protein snack that is also rich in iron and zinc.

 other:

1. **Spirulina**: Spirulina is a superfood that is rich in protein and multiple nutrients.

2. **Protein powder**: Protein powder is a common supplement used by fitness enthusiasts. It is mainly composed of protein and contains almost no fat.

When choosing ingredients, in addition to paying attention to the protein content and fat content, you should also pay attention to the overall nutritional value of the food, including the fiber, vitamin and mineral content. At the same time, a reasonable combination of proteins from different sources can improve the biological value of the diet and help the body better absorb and utilize protein.

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