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Mala Tater Tots
These Mala Tater Tots are a quick and easy way to kick up crispy potatoes with a flavourful, numbing spice mix. Enjoy this Asian fusion spin on tater tots as a snack or appetizer!
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
Servings 4
Calories 206 kcal
454 g (1 lb) tater tots 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 cloves garlic minced 1 red Thai chili minced finlely 2 tablespoon Mala spice mix Garnish (optional) 2 green onions chopped 2 tablespoon cilantro chopped
Bake the tater tots in the oven according to the package directions.
In the meantime, heat up a frying pan over medium heat and add in 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
Add in the minced garlic and chili (if using). Sauté for about 2 minutes, until aromatic.
Remove from heat and set aside.
Once the tater tots are crisp, remove from the oven.
Transfer the tater tots to the frying pan and gently toss with the garlic and chili mixture.
Sprinkle in about 2 tablespoon of mala spice mix over the tater tots and continue to toss until all coated evenly.
Add chopped green onion and cilantro (optional) and serve immediately.
Calories: 206 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 10 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g | Sodium: 487 mg | Potassium: 329 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 73 IU | Vitamin C: 12 mg | Calcium: 23 mg | Iron: 1 mg