How to make potato cake
In the past 10 days, among the hot topics about food on the Internet, local snacks have attracted much attention, especially Guizhou's potato cake (potato cake), which has become the focus of hot discussion because of its simplicity, ease of preparation and crispy texture. This article will introduce the production method of potato cake in detail based on recent hot topics, and attach structured data for reference.
1. An inventory of recent hot food topics

| Ranking | Topic keywords | Search volume (10,000) | Platform popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guizhou snacks | 68.5 | Douyin, Xiaohongshu |
| 2 | Homemade Potato Pancakes | 42.3 | Weibo, go to the kitchen |
| 3 | Low cost gourmet food | 35.7 | Station B, Zhihu |
2. Detailed instructions for making potato cakes
1. Material preparation (for 2 people)
| Material | Dosage | alternative |
|---|---|---|
| potatoes | 500g | Sweet potato (sweet version) |
| glutinous rice flour | 50g | Ordinary flour (need to adjust the amount of water) |
| chopped green onion | 20g | minced chives |
2. Production steps
①processing potatoes: Steam the potatoes, peel them, and press them into a puree while hot (the graininess is better retained).
②mixed materials: Add glutinous rice flour, 3g salt, 2g five-spice powder, chopped green onion, and knead until not sticky.
③Shaped and fried: Take an appropriate amount of dough and press it into a 1cm thick cake, fry on both sides over medium heat until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
3. Key skills
| question | solution |
|---|---|
| spread easily | Increase the ratio of glutinous rice flour (no more than 1:1) |
| Hard taste | While the mashed potatoes are still hot, add 1 tablespoon cooking oil |
3. Top 3 innovative ways to eat among netizens
According to the statistics of Xiaohongshu in the past 7 days:
| innovative version | Number of likes | Core improvement points |
|---|---|---|
| Cheese burst version | 32,000 | Stir in mozzarella cheese |
| Low calorie air fryer version | 28,000 | Use oatmeal instead of glutinous rice flour |
| Spicy and sour root version | 19,000 | Add Guizhou characteristic dipping water |
4. Nutritional data reference
Nutritional content of traditional potato cake per 100g:
| Nutrients | Content | % of daily demand |
|---|---|---|
| heat | 156kcal | 8% |
| carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| dietary fiber | 2.3g | 12% |
5. Cultural knowledge
According to local records in Guizhou, potato cake first appeared in the 1960s as an innovative way to use leftover potatoes in workers' canteens at that time. Today, on the streets of Guiyang, a potato cake sells for about 2-3 yuan, which is still the most cost-effective and filling snack.
In the recent Douyin #streetfoodchallenge topic, the potato cake making video has been viewed more than 120 million times. Among them, @qianweilaobiao's "30-second quick tutorial" received 890,000 likes, which shows its continued popularity.
Tips: You can pair it with Guizhou paste chili noodles or tomato sauce for a more authentic flavor. Dough stored in the refrigerator must be used within 24 hours, otherwise the molding effect will be affected.
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