Potatoes, a seemingly ordinary ingredient, are like a hidden pearl with endless possibilities. It is not as luxurious as the delicacies of the mountains and seas, but with its own simplicity and versatility, it firmly occupies an important position on the public table. In many families, potatoes are frequent guests in the kitchen, just like my family, the "second crop" potatoes planted by my grandmother in the field have just matured, and the round and full potatoes carry the gift of the land and the expectations of the family. Our family is a "big fan of potatoes", and our love for potatoes is beyond words, whether they are simply stir-fried or carefully stewed, they always turn into the best dish on the table. However, have you ever thought that the potential of potatoes is much more than that? Today, we're here to unveil the mystery of potatoes and bring you 4 exciting new recipes to learn them to solve your week's culinary problems and open up a potato feast like never before.

1. Salt and pepper small potatoes: a bite of crispy temptation

Prepare the ingredients: baby potatoes, coriander, shallots, garlic, red pepper, seasonings

Method:

When it comes to picking potatoes, small, bite-by-bite potatoes are the best choice. They are placed in clean water and carefully washed away from the mud and sand attached to the surface, and each potato seems to be given a new life. The washed potatoes are neatly arranged in a pot, an appropriate amount of water is added, and as the fire boils, the kitchen gradually fills the kitchen with the unique fragrance of potatoes. While you're waiting for the potatoes to cook, start preparing the side dishes. Wash and chop the green coriander and shallots into finely chopped pieces, they are like a messenger of spring, adding a touch of freshness to the dish. After the garlic is peeled, it is quickly chopped into minced pieces, and the rich aroma of garlic seems to be in the air. The red peppers are cut into delicate circles, which adds a lot of points to the appearance of the dish. Immediately after the boiled potatoes are removed, they are thrown into the arms of cold water, alternating between hot and cold, so that the skin of the potatoes can be easily peeled.

Then, place the potatoes on a cutting board and pat them lightly with just the right amount of force so that the potatoes crack slightly, but not too broken, as if creating a unique shape for them. Pour an appropriate amount of oil into the pan, and when the oil is hot, put the patted potatoes into the pan and fry them. With the sound of "zizi", the two sides of the potatoes gradually turn into an attractive golden brown, at this time, the excess oil in the pot is poured out, evenly sprinkled with salt and pepper to taste, and in an instant, the salty flavor spreads. Finally, sprinkle with the prepared coriander and chopped green onions, and a small pepper and salt potato with full color and flavor is complete. When you bite into it, the skin is crispy on the outside, soft and glutinous on the inside, and the taste of salt and pepper jumps on the tip of the tongue, making people want to stop. I don't know if you have encountered any interesting episodes during the production process? Come and share it in the comment section.

2. Potato and fish: the perfect blend of creativity and deliciousness

Ingredients: potatoes, sweet potato starch, red pepper, shallots, garlic, light soy sauce, vinegar, salt, water, oil, beef sauce

Method:

Wash the potatoes, peel off the skin, cut into even slices and place on a plate. Once the steamer water is boiling, place the plate with the potato chips in the steamer and steam for 15 minutes. During this time, the kitchen is filled with the sweet smell of steamed potatoes. In the meantime, prepare the side dishes. After the red pepper is washed, the stems and seeds are removed and cut into slender strips, like red ribbons. Finely chop the shallots and peel and chop the garlic. The steamed potatoes are pounded into a delicate mashed potato, and the appropriate amount of salt is added and stirred well, so that every bite of the mashed potatoes is full of salty and fragrant flavor. Next, add sweet potato starch to the mashed potatoes and stir slowly until a flexible potato dough forms. Add an appropriate amount of water to the pot, and after the water boils, take a small piece of potato ball, knead it into a round middle and pointed fish shape in your hands, and put it in the pot to cook.

When the potatoes and fish are all floating, they are ripe and drained. Add a little oil to the pan, and when the oil is hot, add the beef sauce and stir-fry to bring out the rich red oil flavor. Then, add the red pepper and minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Then pour in a small half bowl of water, add an appropriate amount of salt and light soy sauce, and stir well. When the soup is thick, add the boiled potatoes and fish, stir well and remove from the pot. This potato fish dish is soft and glutinous with a hint of chewiness, and with the spicy soup, every bite is full of surprises. When you are rubbing potatoes and fish, have you tried different shapes?

3. Cold potato chips: a refreshing and delicious summer must-have

Ingredients: potatoes, chili flakes, garlic, shredded green onions, millet peppers, light soy sauce, rice vinegar

Method:

The potatoes are washed and sanded, peeled and cut into thin slices, each as thin as a cicada's wing. Peel and chop the garlic and cut the millet pepper into rings. Add an appropriate amount of water to the pot, put the potato slices into the pot and cook them after the water boils, and quickly soak them in cold water after removing them, so as to maintain the crisp texture of the potato slices. Drain the potatoes, put them in a basin, and add the chili flakes, minced garlic, and millet pepper in turn. At this point, heat the oil and pour it over the ingredients, and the aroma of chili flakes and minced garlic is instantly brought out throughout the kitchen. Next, add an appropriate amount of light soy sauce and vinegar, stir well, and serve. This cold potato slice has a refreshing taste, sour and spicy taste, and is a beautiful scenery on the summer table. Do you have your own unique seasoning secrets when making cold dishes?

4. Shrimp wrapped in potatoes: a wonderful encounter with sea and land flavors

Ingredients: shrimp, potatoes, salt, white pepper, breadcrumbs, eggs, starch, cooking wine

Method:

Wash and peel the potatoes, cut them into thin slices and steam them in a steamer. Place the steamed potatoes on a plate, mash them into a fine mashed potato with a spoon, add salt to taste, beat in an egg and stir well. After the shrimp are washed, remove the head and shell, pull out the shrimp line in the middle, put the processed shrimp into a bowl, add white pepper, cooking wine and salt, grasp and mix evenly, so that the shrimp can fully absorb the flavor of the seasoning. Pour an appropriate amount of oil into the pot, after the oil is heated, take a little potato, roll it round and flatten, put the shrimp in the middle, wrap the shrimp, and expose the shrimp tail, like a fish ready to jump out of the water. Next, glue the shrimp balls with a layer of starch, coat them with egg wash, and then coat them with breadcrumbs. Put it in a pan of oil and fry until golden brown and crispy. This potato-wrapped shrimp dish combines the softness of potatoes with the deliciousness of shrimp meat, coupled with the crispy texture of breadcrumbs, and the three flavors blend together to form a unique and wonderful taste experience. Do you feel like a creative chef when you make this dish?

Potatoes, a common ingredient in daily life, can be transformed into such a rich and diverse flavor through different creativity and cooking methods. From crispy salt-and-pepper potatoes to creative fish and potatoes, to crisp potato chips and shrimp wrapped in potatoes with a twist on land and sea, each dish showcases the infinite possibilities of potatoes. I don't know which new method of potatoes you like the most? Try these recipes for yourself and enjoy the food as you cook it. When you're done, don't forget to share your results and feelings in the comments section, and maybe you can find out more about the wonderful ways to eat potatoes. Let's explore the world of food together and create extraordinary deliciousness with ordinary ingredients.

Proofread by Huang Hao