Steps

1. Peel and cut 2 potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
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2. Place the cut potatoes in a pot and add 1L water.
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3. Add 2 tsp sugar and 2 tsp salt to the pot and start boiling from the water to achieve a moist texture. [This is the key!] Boiling with sugar and salt enhances the sweetness of the potatoes and seasons them for a more delicious finish.
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4. Once boiling, add 50g macaroni and cook until the potatoes are tender. [This is the key!] Using macaroni that requires 8 minutes of boiling will allow it to cook simultaneously with the potatoes. If using a quick-boil type, add it after the potatoes have softened.
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5. Thinly slice 1/4 onion. If the spiciness is a concern, soak it in water to remove the pungent flavor.
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6. Slice 1/2 cucumber into rounds.
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7. Sprinkle a pinch of salt on the sliced cucumber, let it sit for a moment to salt-cure, then firmly squeeze out the excess water. [This is the key!] Salt-curing prevents the cucumber from becoming watery and enhances its integration with other ingredients.
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8. When the potatoes and macaroni have 2-3 minutes left to cook, crack 1 egg into the pot to make a poached egg. [This is the key!] Cooking the hard-boiled egg in the same pot significantly reduces the overall cooking time.
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9. Once everything is cooked, drain in a colander and thoroughly remove excess water.
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10. Return to the pot and heat over the stove to evaporate any remaining moisture, like making "fluffy potatoes." [This is the key!] Evaporating moisture helps to unify the ingredients and prevents a watery result.
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11. Once the corners of the potatoes have softened, turn off the heat and mix everything together.
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12. While still warm, add 1/2 - 2 tbsp vinegar and mix. [This is the key!] Adding vinegar while warm allows the acidity to mellow, resulting in a milder flavor.
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13. Add the squeezed onion and cucumber.
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14. Add 4-5 tbsp mayonnaise and 1 tsp whole grain mustard and mix well.
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15. Taste and adjust with salt or mayonnaise as needed. For a smoother texture, add 1 tbsp milk (approx.) and mix.
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16. Serve in a dish and sprinkle with pepper to taste. Completed.
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