Stir-Fried Shredded Potato and Green Bell Pepper （清炒土豆丝）

I was introduced to this dish the first week i arrived in Shanghai and have liked it ever since. This is definitely one of my favorite dishes. It is delish and so easy to make. Since I bought some potatoes from the fresh market earlier this week, i decided to make some.

Ingredients:
- 2 big potatoes
- 1 green bell pepper
- 2 tablespoon of butter
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 small shallot
- salt and pepper for seasoning

Method:
1. Wash, peel and cut the potatoes in a long thin strip style (known as Julienne). Soak it in cold salt water for about 30 minutes to keep it from oxidizing (turning brown) and to remove starchiness. Drain and set aside.
2. Wash and cut the green bell pepper julienne style.
3. Mince garlic and shallot.
4. Heat 1 tbs of butter in a wok, add shallot then garlic, fry until fragrant.
5. Add the potato and let it cook for about 7 minutes then add 1 tbs of butter and the green pepper.
6. Season it with salt and pepper.

Note:
- You can add another red bell pepper for color.
- Add some celery if you want.
- Add 1 tbs of soy sauce for flavor.