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Homemade Potato Button Noodles with Spicy Dressing

I love making Potato Button Noodles because they are soft, chewy, and so fun to prepare! This recipe transforms simple ingredients like potatoes and potato starch into a comforting, flavorful dish that everyone will enjoy.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • Main Ingredients
  • 450 g potatoes
  • 200 g potato starch
  • Dressing
  • 10 g minced garlic
  • 5 g chopped scallions
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 15 ml light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp aged vinegar
  • 2 tsp oyster sauce
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp cooking oil

Instructions

Potato Preparation and Shaping

  • Peel 450g potatoes and slice them into thick pieces. Steam the pieces for about 25 minutes until they are fork-tender.
  • While still hot, mash the potatoes into a smooth puree in a bowl. Don't forget to discard any water released during steaming to ensure the dough isn't too wet.
  • Add 200g potato starch to the mashed potatoes and knead until a uniform dough forms. If the dough feels dry, add a little water; if it's sticky, sprinkle in more starch.
  • Divide the dough into small pieces, roll each into a ball (about 20g each), and flatten them into button shapes using the bottom of a round object like a bottle.

Cooking and Cooling

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Gently add the button noodles and stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Cook until the noodles float to the surface. Remove them with a slotted spoon and transfer immediately to a bowl of ice water. Let them cool for a few minutes to enhance their chewiness.

Dressing and Tossing

  • Drain the cooled noodles and place them in a large bowl. Add 10g minced garlic, 5g chopped scallions, 1 tsp sesame seeds, and 1 tsp chili powder. Drizzle 3 tbsp hot oil over the top to release their aroma.
  • Pour in 15ml light soy sauce, 2 tbsp aged vinegar, 2 tsp oyster sauce, and 1/2 tsp sugar. Toss everything until the noodles are evenly coated in the dressing.