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Japanese Potato Salad

Cultural Context

Japanese potato salad, known as 'poteto sarada', has roots in Western cuisine, introduced during the Meiji era. It reflects Japan's unique culinary adaptation, blending local ingredients like cucumbers and carrots with creamy mayonnaise. This dish is a staple at home and often served at picnics or parties, showcasing its versatility. Today, variations abound, with some adding ingredients like ham or corn, making it a beloved comfort food across Japan and beyond.

JapaneseJPside
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
500g of your favourite potato
1000ml of water
2 tsp (10g) of salt
3g of kombu (dried kelp)
100g of onion
100g of cucumber
10g of garlic (peeled)
100g of bacon
some black pepper
65g (4.5 tbsp) of Japanese mayo
1/3 tsp (1.65ml) of soy sauce
3-4 eggs
4-5 cherry tomatoes

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: white potatoes

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu provides protein without cholesterol

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a milder flavor

1

Prepare the potatoes by boiling them in salted water until tender.

2

Drain the potatoes and let them cool before peeling and mashing them in a large bowl.

3

Finely chop the onion, cucumber, and garlic, and add them to the mashed potatoes.

4

Cook the bacon until crispy, then chop it and mix it into the potato mixture.

5

Add Japanese mayo, soy sauce, and black pepper to the mixture and combine well.

6

Boil the eggs to a soft-boiled consistency, then peel and chop them before folding them into the salad.

7

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary, then garnish with cherry tomatoes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingmixing

Equipment Needed

potbowlknifecutting boardspoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

eggsoy

Also Known As

Ninjin-tamaPotato Salad
Local Name: じゃがいもサラダ

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