Potato Salad in Chilly Oil（红油土豆丝）

It is a popular salad in China. The shredded potato is crispy and refreshing after the special treatment. Can be a good starter served with pâté on toast.


The following recipe is as a starter for two people.

Ingredients:

1. a medium size potato, peeled;
2. 2 tsp of white vinegar, 1 tsp of chilly oil, half tsp of salt and 2 tsp of sugar. These things can be adjusted according to your taste.


Method:

1. Shred the potato and then put them into a big bowl of cold water to wash off the starch.

2. Boil two bowls of water in a boiling pot or pan.

3. Add the shredded potato into the boiling water and then use a sieve to take them out after 10 seconds. Quickly move to cold running water to cool them down (or throw them into a big bowl of cold water).

4. After dripping down excessive water, add the vinegar, chilly oil, salt and sugar. Blend well.

Can serve on a piece of lettuce leave for better presentation.