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Potato Button Noodles Recipe

Potato button noodles, also known as potato vermicelli, are a traditional, tasty, and comforting dish from the Indian subcontinent. This dish is made with potato vermicelli, potatoes, and other vegetables cooked in a flavorful, spicy curry. 
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Author: Lori Walker, MS, RD
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese, Korean
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 600kcal

Ingredients

Potato Button Noodles:

  • 4 yellow potatoes
  • 2-8 tbsp water
  • 2 2/3 cups potato starch

Chili Oil Sauce:

  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 tsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 2 stalks green onion
  • 2 tbsp Chinese black vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Korean chili powder gochugaru
  • 6 tbsp vegetable oil or canola oil
  • 2 tsp dark soy sauce

Garnish:

  • 2 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

Prepare Potato Button Noodles:

  • Peel and chop the yellow potatoes into small cubes.
  • Place the potato cubes in a blender or food processor. Add water gradually (2-8 tbsp) as needed to help blend into a smooth, thick paste.
  • Transfer the potato paste to a large mixing bowl and gradually add potato starch, stirring continuously to form a dough-like consistency. The amount of water and potato starch may vary, so adjust as needed.
  • Take small portions of the potato dough and shape them into button-like noodles. Set aside.

Cook Potato Button Noodles:

  • Bring a pot of water to boil.
  • Carefully drop the potato button noodles into the boiling water. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until they float to the surface.
  • Drain the noodles and set aside.

Prepare Chili Oil Sauce:

  • Mince the garlic cloves and finely chop the green onions.
  • In a small bowl, mix light soy sauce, granulated sugar, Chinese black vinegar, Korean chili powder, and dark soy sauce. Set aside.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped green onions. Sauté until fragrant.
  • Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the garlic and green onions. Stir well and let it simmer for a minute.

Combine Noodles and Sauce:

  • Toss the cooked potato button noodles into the chili oil sauce. Ensure the noodles are evenly coated.

Garnish:

  • Sprinkle sesame seeds over the noodles as a garnish.

Serve:

  • Transfer the Potato Button Noodles to serving plates or bowls.
  • Enjoy your unique and flavorful Potato Button Noodles with Chili Oil Sauce!

Notes

  • Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor.
  • Add in other vegetables such as carrots, peas, or green beans.
  • Adjust the spices to your taste.
  • Cook the potato vermicelli in a separate pot to prevent it from overcooking.
  • Serve with a side of rice or naan for a complete meal.
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