A recipe for a next-level, deeply flavorful potato salad taught by a professional chef. From how to boil the potatoes to the secret ingredients of sesame dressing and mustard, you'll create an addictive, exquisite potato salad. Perfect as a side dish or snack.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients (3 servings)

  • 3 potatoes
  • 1/4 onion
  • 1/2 cucumber
  • 2 slices ham

Seasonings

  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 20g sesame dressing
  • 3g mustard
  • A pinch of salt

Steps

  1. Peel the skin off the potatoes with a peeler.
  2. Place the 3 potatoes and water in a pot, add sugar, and bring to a boil. After boiling for 10-15 minutes, check for doneness by inserting a bamboo skewer; it should slide through easily. [This is the key!] Boiling from cold water prevents the potatoes from falling apart. Adding sugar makes them moist.
  3. Cut the cucumber in half and slice thinly. Place in a bowl, sprinkle lightly with salt, and let sit for a while to draw out moisture.
  4. Slice the onion thinly. Place in a bowl, sprinkle lightly with salt, and let sit for a while to draw out moisture. [This is the key!] Slicing thinly and salting removes the pungency, making it more delicious.
  5. Cut the ham into approximately 3cm squares.
  6. Place the boiled potatoes in a bowl and mash them roughly with a fork or similar utensil. [This is the key!] Don't mash them completely; leaving some texture provides a better mouthfeel.
  7. Squeeze out the moisture from the salted cucumber and onion, and add them to the bowl with the mashed potatoes.
  8. Add 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 2 tsp sugar, and the cut ham to the bowl with the potatoes and vegetables.
  9. Taste and adjust mayonnaise or salt if needed.
  10. Add 20g sesame dressing and 3g mustard, and mix well until uniform. [This is the key!] The sesame dressing adds richness and umami, while the mustard provides a great accent, creating a deep flavor profile that pairs well with beer. It's also delicious without mustard for children.
  11. Plate and serve.

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