Korean chilli garlic potatoes
Korean Chilli Garlic Potatoes are a spicy dish made by shaping mashed potatoes into mushrooms, boiling them briefly, and then coating them in a bold, garlicky chilli sauce. The potatoes are seasoned, mixed with corn flour to form a dough, shaped using a bottle cap, and boiled until they float. They are then tossed in a sauce made from garlic, soy sauce, honey, sesame seeds, chilli flakes, and hot oil for a rich, spicy kick. Perfect as a snack or side dish!
Ingredients
- 3 small size potatoes
- Water as needed
- Salt and pepper
- ½ cup corn flour
- 4 cloves of garlic minced or finely chopped)
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp roasted sesame seeds
- 1 tsp gochugaru Korean red pepper flakes (adjust for spice level) or 1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder
- ½ tsp chilli flakes
- Pinch of salt
- ½ tsp honey or brown sugar
- 3-4 tbsp sesame or mustard oil
- Spring onion leaves
Instructions
- Peel, wash, and cook the potatoes in a pot of boiling water until tender.
- Drain the water and transfer the potatoes to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mash the potatoes and mix in the corn flour to form a smooth dough.
- Lightly oil your hands and shape the dough into small balls.
- Use a bottle cap or the rounded end of a piping tip to press into one side of each ball, creating a mushroom shape.
- Drop the shaped potatoes into boiling water. Once they start floating, cook for 30-40 seconds, then transfer them to ice-cold water to stop the cooking process.
Prepare the Spicy Garlic Sauce
- In a bowl, combine minced garlic, soy sauce, honey, toasted sesame seeds, chilli flakes, Kashmiri chilli powder, and chopped spring onions.
- Heat sesame or mustard oil until hot, then pour it over the sauce mixture and stir to combine.
- Toss the cooked potatoes into the sauce, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Garnish & Serve
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Serve hot and enjoy the crispy, spicy, and garlicky goodness!