Japanese Potato Salad

30m
Prep Time
45m
Cook Time
1h 15m
Ready In


"This is a recipe from Australian former MasterChef winner Adiam Liaw. This Japanese-style potato salad is really creamy, and cooking is done in the microwave. This Potato salad is at its best when served immediately, or within a few hours. Diced ham or cooked bacon may be added to this salad."

Original is 6-8 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (537.7 g)
  • Calories 483.9
  • Total Fat - 15.5 g
  • Saturated Fat - 3.8 g
  • Cholesterol - 311.4 mg
  • Sodium - 504.5 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 70.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 9.5 g
  • Sugars - 7.5 g
  • Protein - 17.1 g
  • Calcium - 93.5 mg
  • Iron - 3.5 mg
  • Vitamin C - 35.9 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.3 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Toss the cucumber and onion in a little salt and drain for 15 minutes; Rinse off the salt and dry on paper towel.

Step 2

Bring a small saucepan of water to the boil and boil the eggs for 8 minutes; Transfer the eggs into iced water to stop the cooking process. Peel and roughly chop the eggs.

Step 3

Peel and half the potatoes & place them into a large microwave-proof bowl and place a plate that is smaller than the bowl directly on top of the potatoes (this will allow steam to escape around the sides) & microwave for 8- 10 minutes. Carefully remove the plate (it will be very hot) and roughly mash the potatoes with a masher, seasoning with salt and white pepper. Allow to cool uncovered for about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Place the carrot into a small microwave-proof bowl and microwave for 3 minutes.

Step 5

While the potatoes are still warm (but not steaming), add the vinegar, mayonnaise, cucumber, onion, carrot and egg to the potato and whip vigorously together; taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Step 6

Spoon the potato salad out and into a serving bowl and garnish with chives.

Step 7

Note: This Potato salad is at its best when served immediately, or within a few hours.

Step 8

Adam's Tip: Cooking potatoes in the microwave might seem a little odd, but if they are to be mashed, or served cold or at room temperature, adding a lot of water can make them gluggy. Using a microwave helps prevent that.

Tips


No special items needed.

2 Reviews

JostLori

Ten stars! Oh my gosh, both the DH and I kept saying "MMM MMM Good!" We love Kewpie Mayo, but had never put it in potato salad. But what a difference it makes in the flavor and silkiness of the salad. And must say that this is even better the next day, as the flavors develop. This one is going into my Best of 2024 file, for sure! Thanks for sharing!

5.0

review by:
(14 Sep 2024)

QueenBea

This was divine, I had a bowl of just this for lunch and looking forward to having more with my diner, lol. I grated the cucumber as hubby doesn't like chunks in his potato salad and omitted the carrot. Turned out perfectly!

5.0

review by:
(4 Jul 2023)

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