Black Sesame Potatoes

15 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine black sesame seeds, peppercorns, ginger powder, dried chillies, and salt in a plate.
  2. 2Blend the combined ingredients into a powder.
  3. 3Add garlic to a mortar and pestle and pound it.
  4. 4Heat some oil in a pan.
  5. 5Add pounded garlic and sliced onion to the hot oil and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  6. 6Add the prepared sesame powder to the pan and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant and oil releases.
  7. 7Add the cubed potatoes (with skin) to the pan.
  8. 8Add a pinch or two of turmeric powder and mix it in.
  9. 9Add water and salt to taste, then cover and cook the potatoes on a low to medium flame for 15-20 minutes until 2/3 of the water is absorbed.
  10. 10Remove the lid and add Sichuan peppercorns, then cover and cook until the potatoes are completely done.
  11. 11Serve the black sesame potatoes hot with rice.

Ingredients

  • 0.25 cup Black sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger powder
  • 2 Dried chillies
  • to taste Salt
  • Oil
  • 5 Garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 large or 2 small Onion, sliced
  • 5 Potatoes, large chops with skin
  • 2 pinches Turmeric powder
  • 2 cups Water
  • 0.25 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
  • Rice

Equipment

PlateMortar and pestlePanLidStove

Tips

  • Keep the skin on the potatoes for better texture and flavor.