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Japanese Potato Salad

Freshly prepared Japanese Potato Salad on a white plate

Japanese Potato Salad is a creamy and slightly tangy side dish featuring mashed potatoes blended with crunchy vegetables and Japanese mayo, perfect for a refreshing addition to any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 small carrot, diced
  • 1/4 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Japanese mayonnaise (Kewpie)
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the chopped potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. Drain the potatoes and mash them while still warm, leaving some small lumps for texture.
  3. Meanwhile, sprinkle sliced cucumber with a pinch of salt and let sit for 10 minutes. Then rinse and drain excess water.
  4. In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cucumber, carrot, onion, and chopped eggs.
  5. In a small bowl, mix Japanese mayonnaise, rice vinegar, and sugar until smooth.
  6. Add the mayonnaise dressing to the potato mixture and gently fold to combine.
  7. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  8. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Notes

For extra creaminess, you can add a small amount of plain yogurt or substitute half the potatoes with boiled sweet potato.