Stir-fried Potato Cubes (China)
Stir-fried Potato Cubes (土豆丁) is a classic Chinese home-style dish featuring diced potatoes quickly cooked in a wok with aromatics like garlic, scallions, and sometimes chili peppers or vinegar. It's a staple across China, beloved for its simplicity, affordability, and satisfying texture.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates and energy, with moderate amounts of fiber and vitamin C from the potatoes. A typical serving contains roughly 200-300 calories, depending on the amount of oil used for stir-frying.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 32 g |
| Fat | 4.5 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 2.5 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Potassium | 520 mg |
| Vitamin C | 20 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.0 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 cup (200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The dish showcases a key Chinese cooking technique called 'bào' (爆), where ingredients are flash-fried over very high heat to achieve a tender interior with a slightly crisp exterior. Nutritionally, potatoes are a non-traditional grain staple in China, offering more vitamin C and potassium than rice or noodles.
