Singaporean Chinese Style Fiery Love

Ingredients

In this Singaporean Chinese adaptation, we infuse the mashed potatoes with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili for a bold and spicy twist. The original Icelandic dish typically uses plain mashed potatoes and bacon without the addition of these Asian flavors. We alse have the original recipe for Brændende kærlighed, so you can check it out.

• 1 kg (2.2 lbs) potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 kg (2.2 lbs) potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 200g (7 oz) bacon, diced 200g (7 oz) bacon, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 thumb-sized ginger, grated 1 thumb-sized ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes 1 teaspoon chili flakes
• Salt, to taste Salt, to taste
• Spring onions, for garnish Spring onions, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 400 kcal / 1674 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 20g, 6g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 40g, 2g
• Protein: 15g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender. Drain and set aside.
2. 2.
   In a separate pan, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pan.
3. 3.
   In the same pan with the bacon fat, add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
4. 4.
   Add the cooked potatoes to the pan and mash them with a potato masher until smooth.
5. 5.
   Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili flakes. Mix well to combine.
6. 6.
   Season with salt to taste.
7. 7.
   Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish and top with the crispy bacon.
8. 8.
   Garnish with chopped spring onions.
9. 9.
   Serve hot and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Potatoes — Make sure to boil the potatoes until they are fork-tender for the smoothest mashed potatoes.
• Bacon — Choose a high-quality bacon with a good balance of fat and meat for the best flavor.
• Garlic and ginger — Mince the garlic finely and grate the ginger to ensure even distribution of flavors.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra kick of heat, add more chili flakes or fresh chili to suit your spice preference.
• Customize the dish by adding other ingredients such as diced onions or mushrooms for added flavor and texture.
• Serve Singaporean Chinese Style Fiery Love as a side dish with grilled meats or seafood for a complete meal.

Serving advice

Serve Singaporean Chinese Style Fiery Love as a comforting side dish alongside your favorite Singaporean Chinese main course. It pairs well with dishes like Hainanese Chicken Rice or Char Kway Teow.

Presentation advice

Present the dish by shaping the mashed potatoes into individual portions using a ring mold. Top each portion with a generous amount of crispy bacon and garnish with chopped spring onions for a pop of color.