Here’s a recipe for Korean Potato Salad, a creamy, slightly sweet, and savory side dish with a unique texture that’s often served in Korean restaurants. It’s made with mashed potatoes, crunchy vegetables, and sometimes apples or cucumbers for a refreshing twist.
Ingredients:
- 3 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or russet)
- 1 carrot, finely diced
- ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 small apple, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
- ¼ cup mayonnaise (Kewpie mayo if available for extra richness)
- 1 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Cook the Potatoes:
- Peel and cut the potatoes into chunks. Place them in a pot of cold water and bring to a boil. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly before mashing. You can mash them completely or leave some small chunks for texture.
2. Prepare the Vegetables:
- While the potatoes are cooking, finely dice the carrot and thinly slice the cucumber and apple (if using). Lightly salt the cucumber slices and let them sit for 5-10 minutes to draw out excess moisture, then pat dry with a paper towel.
- Chop the hard-boiled eggs into small pieces.
3. Mix the Potato Salad:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, diced carrot, cucumber slices, apple slices (if using), chopped eggs, and mayonnaise.
- Add sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste. Adjust the sweetness and acidity by adding more sugar or vinegar as needed.
- Mix everything together until well combined.
4. Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Serve with:
- Korean BBQ, fried chicken, or as a side dish for any Korean meal.
- It also works well as a sandwich filling or on toast.
This Korean Potato Salad is creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet, with a great balance of textures from the crunchy vegetables and smooth potatoes!