Description
Spicy Potato Noodles are chewy, hand-pulled noodles made from mashed potatoes and potato starch, tossed in a spicy chili-soy dressing. A unique, gluten-free dish with bold flavors and satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Potato noodles
1.1 lb russet potatoes (peeled, cut into 1″ pieces)
½ tsp salt
1½ cups potato starch
½ cup warm water
Chili oil & sauce
2 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp Chinese black vinegar
2 Tbsp gochugaru (or Chinese chili powder)
1¼ tsp granulated sugar
⅛ tsp salt
2 Tbsp minced garlic
1 stalk green onion, sliced
3 Tbsp neutral oil (avocado, sunflower, or grapeseed)
⅓ cup cilantro, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (10–15 minutes), then drain thoroughly.
- Mash the hot potatoes with salt. Stir in potato starch and knead gently once cool enough to handle. Add warm water and knead into a smooth, pliable dough.
- Boil a pot of water and prepare a bowl of cold water. Divide the dough into 14 pieces and roll each into ½-inch noodle strands. Boil noodles in batches until they float, then cook for 1 more minute. Transfer to cold water to stop cooking and maintain texture.
- Prepare the chili oil by combining soy sauce, vinegar, gochugaru, sugar, salt, garlic, and green onion in a heatproof bowl. Heat the oil until smoking, then pour it over the mixture and stir in cilantro once cooled slightly.
- Drain noodles thoroughly, then place them in a clean bowl. Pour the chili oil and cilantro mixture over the noodles, tossing to coat evenly. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase gochugaru or add fresh chili.
- Add a squeeze of lime juice for a bright twist.
- For a veggie boost, toss in julienned cucumber or carrot for added crunch.
- For added protein, top with grilled shrimp, sliced chicken, or tofu.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (includes cooking potatoes and noodle shaping)
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiled, Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
