Five Spice Roast Potatoes
Today, I’m excited to share a recipe for crispy and golden Five Spice Roast Potatoes. Bursting with flavor, this quick and easy recipe uses common ingredients, making it a fantastic snack with a unique twist.
7 Comments
This recipe is made with potatoes, five-spice powder, and cumin as the main ingredients, creating a spicy and aromatic flavor. Unlike other Five Spice Roast Potatoes, this version offers a unique taste that you’re sure to love. Let’s dive into the details of how to make these delicious Five Spice Roast Potatoes!
1. About Five Spice Roast Potatoes
Five Spice Roast Potatoes are a flavorful and spicy dish made primarily from potatoes, five-spice powder, cumin, and chili powder. Loved by both adults and kids, this dish is perfect for serving at gatherings.
In China, potatoes are used to create a variety of unexpected and delicious dishes, such as Chinese-style hash browns, Mashed Potato Pancakes, and Spicy and Sour Shredded Potatoes (Suanla Tudousi).
2. How to Choose Potatoes
Selecting the right potatoes is crucial when making Five Spice Roast Potatoes. Generally, there’s no need to pick a specific variety, but smaller potatoes are ideal. They cook faster and absorb the seasoning more effectively. In contrast, larger potatoes take longer to roast and are harder to infuse with flavor.
If you prefer using larger potatoes, cut them into smaller pieces before roasting. This will help them cook more evenly and allow the seasoning to penetrate better.
3. About Five-Spice Powder
Five-spice powder is an essential ingredient in Five Spice Roast Potatoes. As the name suggests, it’s a seasoning blend made from more than five different spices. Traditionally, these spices include Sichuan peppercorns, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, and fennel seeds.
Important Tip:
Five-spice powder is a common seasoning in Chinese cuisine, especially for flavoring meat dishes. It imparts a distinctive and aromatic taste that enhances the overall flavor of the dish.
4. Ingredients and Substitutions
Scroll down to the recipe card below for precise measurements. Here are the ingredients you’ll need:
Small Potatoes: These are best for roasting. They’re also known as "yellow potatoes" or "golden potatoes."
White Pepper
Orleans Marinade
Butter
Cumin Powder
Chili Flakes
Sugar
Black Pepper
Five-Spice Powder
Chopped Green Onions
White Sesame Seeds
Salt
Cooking Oil
Potatoes are a common food, and the seasonings are typical Chinese spices that can easily be found in Chinese or Asian supermarkets.
5. Can You Make It Ahead of Time?
You can prepare the ingredients for this recipe in advance, but it’s not recommended to roast the potatoes ahead of time. Freshly roasted Five Spice Roast Potatoes are at their best—crispy, spicy, and full of flavor.If you make them ahead, the potatoes might soften, and even reheating won’t restore the same crispiness and taste as when they are freshly made. However, if you don’t mind the change in texture, you can prepare them in advance.
Storage: Store Five Spice Roast Potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheating: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes until hot, or in a skillet over medium heat.
6. What to Serve with Five Spice Roast Potatoes
Five Spice Roast Potatoes pair well with a variety of dishes, such as:
The options for pairing are endless, offering plenty of delicious combinations.
Now, let’s get started on making this delicious dish together!
INGREDIENTS
MAIN INGREDIENTS
- 12 small potatoes
ACCESSORIES
- 1 tablespoon chili flakes
- Chopped green onions (to taste)
SEASONINGS
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon Orleans marinade
- 1 small piece of butter
- Cumin powder (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon five-spice powder
- White sesame seeds (to taste)
DIRECTIONS
STEP 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
Tip:
Choose smaller potatoes if possible. The ones I used are a bit large, so try to select the smallest ones available.
STEP 2
Peel the small potatoes.
Tip:
The skin of small potatoes is thin and can be easily scraped off with your fingernail, but it can get your nails dirty. Using the edge of a sharp spoon is a cleaner alternative.
STEP 3
Make sure the potato skins are thoroughly peeled, as shown in the picture.
STEP 4
Prepare a large bowl of water and immediately place the peeled potatoes in it to prevent oxidation and discoloration.
STEP 5
Continue peeling all the potatoes. This should take about 5-8 minutes.
STEP 6
Fill a pot with enough cold water to cover the potatoes and add a teaspoon of salt. Bring it to a boil over high heat.
STEP 7
Cook the potatoes until they are about 70% done; they don’t need to be fully cooked.
Tip:
Test the doneness by inserting a chopstick into the potatoes. They should be easy to pierce but not too soft.
STEP 8
Remove the cooked potatoes and drain them. Use a small knife to make a crosshatch pattern on both sides of each potato to help them absorb the flavors.
Tip:
Be careful not to cut yourself or mash the potatoes while making the cuts.
STEP 9
Prepare the seasoning sauce:
In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon white pepper, 1 tablespoon chili flakes, 1 tablespoon five-spice powder, 1 tablespoon Orleans marinade, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon sugar, 2 tablespoons oil, and chopped green onions to taste. Mix well.
STEP 10
Place the potatoes in a resealable plastic bag, then pour in the prepared marinade. Shake the bag until all the potatoes are evenly coated with the marinade.
STEP 11
Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
STEP 12
Preheat the oven. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and arrange the marinated potatoes evenly on the sheet. Sprinkle some butter pieces over the top of the potatoes.
Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 20 minutes, using both top and bottom heat.
Tip:
Oven temperatures can vary, so keep an eye on the potatoes to prevent burning.
STEP 13
After baking, sprinkle the hot potatoes with cumin powder and toasted sesame seeds. You’ll have crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, deliciously spicy Five Spice Roast Potatoes ready to enjoy.
Recipe analyzer
- Recipes: Five Spice Roast Potatoes
- Main Ingredients:13
- Servings per recipe:1
- Servings size:4.9 kg
-
Energy (calories)：3877 kcal
-
Protein：94.92 g
-
Fat：37.42 g
Why gray?
-
Carbohydrates：815.94 g
-
Protein: 7%264 kcal
-
Fat: 8%328 kcal
-
Carbohydrates: 85%3273 kcal
The ratio shows whether the proportion of both fatty acids in your diet is optimal. Red color means too much of Omega 6 or too little of Omega 3. The data are rounded off and approximate.
7 REVIEWS