Japanese Potato Salad
Potato Salad is an immensely popular side dish in Japan, enjoyed either on its own or as an accompaniment to a meal. Its creamy and mild flavor, with minimal acidity, has captured the hearts of many Japanese people.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 0.66 lb small potatoes (preferably a starchy variety, such as Russet)
- 1.4 oz carrot
- 1 Japanese cucumber or Persian cucumbers (If using Persian cucumbers, increase the quantity by about 1.5 times, as they are smaller.)
- 1.4 oz onion
- ¼ tsp salt (for the cucumber and onion)
- 3 Tbsp Japanese mayonnaise (such as Kewpie Mayo; 0.53 oz/15 g per 1 Tbsp. For a homemade version, please refer to the linked article.)
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp sugar
- ⅙ tsp salt
- ⅙ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes thoroughly and place them in a pot with the skins on. Add enough water to cover them, then bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes.Meanwhile, cut the carrot into bite-sized pieces, about ⅛ inch (3 mm) thick, then blanch them together with the potatoes for about 3 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and carrots in a colander. Cool the potatoes briefly under running water until they are easy to handle. Remove any eyes from the potatoes and place them in a bowl.
- Mash the potatoes into coarse pieces. Add the seasonings (sugar, salt, and pepper) and mix well. Let the potatoes cool to 104℉ (40℃) or below.
- Slice the cucumber into thin rounds, about ⅛ inch (3 mm) thick. Thinly slice the onion. Sprinkle salt over both, gently rub them, and let them sit for about 10 minutes, spreading them out as much as possible to avoid overlap. After that, squeeze them by hand to remove any excess moisture.
- Once the potatoes have cooled, combine the onions, cucumbers, and carrots with Japanese mayonnaise in the bowl, mixing thoroughly. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
- You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 157.28kcal Carbohydrates: 17.19g Protein: 1.97g Fat: 9.13g Saturated Fat: 1.53g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g Sodium: 328.5mg Potassium: 395.03mg Fiber: 1.59g Sugar: 2.75g Vitamin A: 1660.03IU Vitamin C: 6.33mg Calcium: 19.58mg Iron: 0.76mg
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