Vietnamese Chicken with sprinkles

2 medium potatoes , cut into chunks oil (for frying) 6 shallots , finely chopped 4 stalks lemongrass , finely chopped 2 cloves garlic , minced 2 red chilies ,[...]

1/4 cup fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons sugar 1 garlic clove , minced 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 cup carrot , matchstick-cut 1 red bell pepper , julienne-cut 1[...]