Honeycomb Potatoes

Honeycomb Potatoes

　　Honeycomb Potatoes

　　　Honeycomb Potatoes, made from fresh potatoes, are named for their appearance resembling a honeycomb.

　　The method for making Honeycomb Potatoes is as follows: select one jin of fresh potatoes, preferably large ones, wash and peel them, then use a vegetable grater to grate them into fine shreds, the finer the better. Once the potato shreds are ready, sprinkle a small amount of bean starch, ensuring each shred is lightly coated in starch — the coating should be light enough that each individual shred can still be clearly distinguished. While preparing the potato shreds, heat lard (preferably high-quality side fat) in a flat-bottomed pan until it boils. No spices are needed. Pour the prepared potato shreds into the pan and fry for seven to eight minutes before removing from heat. The shredded potatoes will interlock to form a cohesive whole, about the size of a sunflower, snow-white and jade-like. Place them on a plate, sprinkle with some white sugar, and serve while hot. They are crispy, sweet, and leave you feeling refreshed and delighted.