LAO NAI YANG YU (CHINESE SPICY MASHED POTATOES)

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This is a dish our family likes to order in Kunming. The name literally means "Old granny potatoes" because it's well-suited to people who have no teeth. I've never seen how it's made, but I found the following description at http://www.etours.cn/china_city_guide/yunnan_travel_guide/dining/kunming_food.php : "Making method is very simple and popular for people of all ages. In fact we can think of it as a kind of mashed potato stir-fried with vegetable oil, chopped shallot and onion, and sliced green pepper and hams and so on. Assistant materials are added according to individual taste." With that description and my own memory of the dish to go on, here's a recipe!

Provided by Kate S.

Categories     Mashed Potatoes

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb waxy potato
1/3 cup peanut oil or 1/3 cup canola oil
4 garlic cloves, smashed and sliced
4 whole dried red chilies, stem ends removed (optional)
4 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup fresh fennel greens, chopped (optional)
2 teaspoons hot Chinese chili paste (or to taste) (optional)
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes, and dice into 1-inch cubes.
  • Boil potatoes in water for 10 minutes or until done. Drain water.
  • Mash potatoes briefly with a hand masher--there should still be a lot of large lumps.
  • Heat empty wok over highest heat until you can see heat rise from the surface.
  • Add peanut oil and swirl in wok for a moment until heated.
  • Add garlic cloves and chilies and toss in oil for a moment until fragrant. If the garlic starts to brown before you get the other ingredients added, move off heat for a moment.
  • Add green onions, fennel, chili paste, and salt and stir-fry for a moment until ingredients are fully combined and green onion is wilted. (The fennel of Yunnan has only leafy green parts, no bulb, so it resembles dillweed.).
  • Add potatoes, stir-fry until ingredients are thoroughly combined and potatoes are heated through.
  • Serves 4 as part of a Chinese meal (a couple of meat dishes, a green vegetable, lao nai potatoes, a soup, and white rice).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.6, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 3.1, Sodium 591.1, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 1.3, Protein 2.8

Mahaaa Shaikh
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, but I'm still going to try this recipe. It looks too good to pass up.


Riasat Awan
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This recipe looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.


Lana Spivey
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like it would be too spicy for me.


Sakib Urmi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. I'm going to try it tonight!


Your Homie Earn
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


Mathew Rafiq
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to my usual mashed potato recipe.


Beryl De Kock
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. I added some chopped vegetables and cheese to mine and it was delicious.


Mohammad Fahad
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. The flavors were very well-balanced and the potatoes were perfectly creamy.


Sagor Hosen
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I think it would be great served with a side of sour cream or yogurt to cool it down a bit.


Boychild Nakecha Ke
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What a unique and flavorful dish! I'm always looking for new ways to spice up my mashed potatoes, and this recipe definitely delivered.


MD Ak Shaif
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. I added some chopped vegetables and cheese to mine and it was delicious.


Michael Jefferson
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I love this dish! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually serve it with grilled chicken or fish.


Isabella Orueta
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!


Shafiq Malik
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my potatoes turned out dry and bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Nida Wahab
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This dish is a must-try for spicy food lovers. The combination of potatoes, chili, and spices is simply irresistible.


REGGIE OWENS
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The potatoes were a bit too spicy for my taste, but the flavors were great. I'll try it again with less chili next time.


Bilal Tech Point
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This recipe was easy to follow and the potatoes turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again!


Misganaw
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Not a fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. The flavors were well-balanced and the potatoes were very creamy.


Diane Kerchmar
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Tried this recipe for a potluck and it was a total success! Everyone loved the unique blend of spices.


Erica Marin
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This spicy mashed potato dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were bold and delicious, and the potatoes were perfectly creamy.