Honey Chilli Potatoes are a popular Indo-Chinese street food that’s easy to make at home. Crispy potatoes are coated in a sweet and spicy sauce that will make your taste buds dance with joy.
Wash and peel the skin of the potatoes. Cut the potatoes like french fries and add them to water to remove the starch.
Meanwhile, heat a large saucepan with 4 cups of water and salt. Once the water starts boiling, add the potatoes and cook until 50% is done. Drain the potatoes from the water and transfer them to a wide bowl.
Add the cornstarch, salt, and pepper to the potatoes and coat them well.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a wok, slowly add the potatoes, and deep fry them until crispy and golden. Repeat the same with the remaining potatoes and set them aside.
Heat a medium pan. Add oil, garlic, and ginger. Saute for 2 minutes.
Add in the sauces; honey, ketchup, soy sauce, red chili sauce, and rice vinegar.
Reduce the heat to low and add water. Once the sauce begins to simmer, add in the cornstarch slurry ( 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water). Cook until the sauce begins to thicken.
Add the fried crispy potatoes to the sauce. Toss the potatoes until well coated in the sauce.
Finally, sprinkle some sesame seeds and green onions, toss, and serve while it is still warm.
Notes
Cut the potatoes to a uniform size for even cooking.
Soak the potatoes and parboil them before frying for the best results.
Save time and use frozen french fries.
Heat the oil to at least 325 degrees.
Adjust the amount of honey to taste.
Adjust the amount of red chilli paste to taste.
Serve hot and right away so the potatoes don’t become soggy.