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Viennese Potato Salad

Cultural Context

Originating in Austria, Viennese Potato Salad is a beloved dish often served at gatherings and celebrations. It showcases the use of simple, fresh ingredients, highlighting the balance of flavors from the vinegar and broth. While traditionally enjoyed warm or at room temperature, modern variations can include additional ingredients like bacon or pickles, making it a versatile side dish enjoyed in many countries.

AustrianATside
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 kg firm potatoes (e.g., Kipfler or Ditta)
2 small red onions (approx. 70 g)
500 ml hot beef broth
1 tsp Viennese tarragon mustard
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
3 tbsp apple vinegar
5 tbsp neutral oil
pepper to taste
chives for garnish (optional)

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: low-sodium vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Low-sodium broth reduces sodium intake.

white wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note.

sunflower oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats.

1

Boil the potatoes in their skins and then peel them immediately.

2

Finely chop the red onions and place them in a bowl.

3

Bring 500 ml of beef broth to a boil and pour it over the onions.

4

Add mustard, salt, sugar, vinegar, oil, and pepper to the mixture.

5

Mash a small piece of potato and emulsify it with the broth mixture by stirring vigorously.

6

Cut the warm potatoes into the hot mixture.

7

Let it sit for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.

8

Optionally, garnish the servings with chives.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixing

Equipment Needed

large potmixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freegluten-freenut-free

Also Known As

Wiener Erdäpfelsalat

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