Shredded Potato with Green Pepper
Qing Jiao Tu Dou Si
This is a light, everyday stir-fry where potatoes are treated more like a crisp vegetable than a mash or roast. Rinsing the starch is the secret.
Prep
20 min
Cook
8 min
Serves
3
Heat
Mild
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Read label notesRice vinegar
Marukan Genuine Brewed Rice Vinegar
Marukan · 12 fl oz
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A clean rice vinegar option for keeping shredded potato bright and crisp-tasting.
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Plain rice vinegar is the right direction here; seasoned sushi vinegar can throw off the sugar and salt balance.
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Pearl River Bridge Superior Light Soy Sauce
Pearl River Bridge · 16.9 fl oz
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A clear light soy sauce pick if you want a tiny savory note while keeping the potatoes pale.
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This recipe needs restraint, so a light soy sauce pick is safer than dark soy sauce or bottled stir-fry sauce.
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Superior Light Soy Sauce
500 ml
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A practical light soy sauce for stir-fries, sauces, soups, and braises.
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Light soy sauce is the first soy sauce bottle most Wok & Pantry recipes need because it seasons without making dishes too dark.
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View product on WeeeJulienne tool or mandoline
OXO Good Grips Julienne Peeler
OXO
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A small prep tool that helps cut potato matchsticks for Shredded Potato with Green Pepper.
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Even potato shreds are the hard part of this recipe, so a specific tool recommendation helps more than another sauce card.
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OXO Good Grips Hand-Held Mandoline Slicer
OXO
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A compact mandoline option for thin potato, cucumber, and carrot slices. Use carefully with hand protection.
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A specific mandoline is more actionable than a tool search, especially for users who prep crisp vegetable stir-fries often.
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What makes Shredded Potato with Green Pepper worth cooking
Shredded Potato with Green Pepper shows a different side of potatoes than many American cooks expect.
Instead of baking or mashing, the potato is cut into thin matchsticks, rinsed, and stir-fried quickly so it stays crisp-tender.
It is a common home-style dish because it is inexpensive, fast, and surprisingly refreshing with a little vinegar.
Flavor profile
Why this recipe works
- Rinsing removes surface starch so the potato shreds do not clump together.
- High heat cooks the potato quickly while keeping a little bite.
- Vinegar adds brightness and helps the dish feel light.
Before you start
Read the technique notes once, then prep every ingredient before turning on the stove. Most Chinese stir-fries and sauces move quickly after the pan is hot.
- Rinse the cut potatoes until the water is mostly clear.
- Drain and dry well before cooking so the pan stays hot.
- Stop cooking while the potato still has texture; it should not become soft like hash browns.
Instructions
- 1
Rinse potato matchsticks under cold water until the water runs mostly clear.
- 2
Drain very well and pat dry.
- 3
Stir-fry garlic in hot oil for a few seconds.
- 4
Add potatoes and green pepper. Toss quickly over high heat.
- 5
Season with vinegar, soy sauce, and salt. Stop cooking while the potatoes still have bite.
Cooking tips
- A mandoline makes the potato cutting much easier.
- Keep the heat high so the potatoes stay crisp-tender.
Allergen note
Contains soy and wheat if using regular soy sauce.
