These crispy potato fritters are a savory treat made with shredded potatoes, carrots, and a simple spice blend, fried until golden brown. Paired with a tangy dipping sauce, they make for an irresistible snack or side dish!
Why You‘ll Love This Recipe
My children used to avoid eating carrots, but that’s not the case when I incorporate them into these potato fritters. They actually enjoy them!
The combination of crispy, savory potatoes with a subtle sweetness from the carrots makes it a dish they can’t resist.
It’s also really quick to make, so this recipe has become a regular in our family meals. I can whip it up in no time, and everyone ends up asking for seconds.
Shredding the potatoes and carrots evenly is crucial for the perfect texture, but it’s not always easy. I recommend using a grater or shredding tool for this—it’s so much faster and ensures that the pieces are uniformly thin, which helps them cook evenly. The finer the shred, the better the fritters hold together when frying.
To complement the crispy fritters, I make a simple dipping sauce. The combination of soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and a little chili gives it the perfect balance of savory and spicy, making the fritters even more irresistible. It’s a small extra step that elevates the whole dish!
Ingredients:
- 2 potatoes
- 1 carrot
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp five-spice powder
- 2 tsp flour
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 4eggs (to add to the center of the fritters)
Dipping Sauce
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Bird’s eye chili(adjust to taste)
- Chopped green onions (to taste)
- Sesame seeds (to taste)
Instructions:
Prepare the Ingredients:
Peel and wash the potatoes and carrot. Use a grater to shred them into fine strips, making sure to keep the thickness of the strips uniform. This will ensure they cook evenly.
Make the Batter:
Place the shredded potatoes and carrots into a large bowl. Add 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp five-spice powder, 2 tsp flour, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Crack 1 egg into the bowl and mix everything together using chopsticks or a spoon until the ingredients are well combined. The mixture should be thick and sticky, with the vegetables evenly coated in the batter.
Fry the Potato Fritters:
Heat a frying pan over low heat. Brush the bottom of the pan with 1 tbsp cooking oil to prevent sticking.
Using chopsticks, scoop the batter into the pan and shape it into a round fritter, about 1-2 cm thick.
Crack 1 egg into the center of the fritter. Cook on low heat, checking the bottom every few minutes. When the bottom is golden brown and crispy, after about 3-5 minutes, flip the fritter carefully with a spatula.
Continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes until both sides are golden and crispy. Make sure to handle the fritters gently to avoid breaking them.
Prepare the Dipping Sauce:
While the fritters are cooking, mix together the dipping sauce. In a small bowl, add 2 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil.
Chop the bird’s eye chili and green onions and add them to the sauce, along with sesame seeds to taste. Stir well to combine.
Serve:
Once the fritters are golden and crispy, remove them from the pan and place them on a plate. Serve with the dipping sauce for a delicious combination of flavors.
Notes:
- Be cautious when grating the potatoes and carrots to avoid injury.
- Cook the fritters on low heat to prevent burning and ensure that the inside cooks properly while the outside crisps up.
- If the fritters are too soft to flip, you can let them cook a little longer on one side to firm up before flipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this recipe in advance?
Yes, you can prepare the fritters ahead of time and store them in the fridge for a few hours before frying them. Just reheat them in a pan with a little oil to crisp them up again.
Can I use other vegetables in this recipe?
Absolutely! You can experiment by adding shredded zucchini, sweet potatoes, or even some finely chopped onions to the batter for extra flavor.
Golden Potato Fritters with a Tangy Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 potatoes
- 1 carrot
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp five-spice powder
- 2 tsp flour
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 4 eggs to add to the center of the fritters
Dipping Sauce
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Bird's eye chili adjust to taste
- Chopped green onions to taste
- Sesame seeds to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients:
- Peel and wash the potatoes and carrot. Use a grater to shred them into fine strips, making sure to keep the thickness of the strips uniform. This will ensure they cook evenly.
Make the Batter:
- Place the shredded potatoes and carrots into a large bowl. Add 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp five-spice powder, 2 tsp flour, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Crack 1 egg into the bowl and mix everything together using chopsticks or a spoon until the ingredients are well combined. The mixture should be thick and sticky, with the vegetables evenly coated in the batter.
Fry the Potato Fritters:
- Heat a frying pan over low heat. Brush the bottom of the pan with 1 tbsp cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Using chopsticks, scoop the batter into the pan and shape it into a round fritter, about 1-2 cm thick.
- Crack 1 egg into the center of the fritter. Cook on low heat, checking the bottom every few minutes. When the bottom is golden brown and crispy, after about 3-5 minutes, flip the fritter carefully with a spatula.
- Continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes until both sides are golden and crispy. Make sure to handle the fritters gently to avoid breaking them.
Prepare the Dipping Sauce:
- While the fritters are cooking, mix together the dipping sauce. In a small bowl, add 2 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil.
- Chop the bird's eye chili and green onions and add them to the sauce, along with sesame seeds to taste. Stir well to combine.
Serve:
- Once the fritters are golden and crispy, remove them from the pan and place them on a plate. Serve with the dipping sauce for a delicious combination of flavors.