Golden Potato Fritters with a Tangy Dipping Sauce
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!
Servings: 4
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.