Description
This Japanese Potato Salad with Kewpie Mayo is a creamy, slightly sweet, and savory dish. It combines mashed and chunky potatoes, crisp vegetables, and the distinct rich flavor of Kewpie mayonnaise for a delightful side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 medium carrot, finely diced
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/2 cup Kewpie mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place the potato cubes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes well and transfer them to a large bowl. Lightly mash some of the potatoes with a fork, leaving some chunks for texture. Let cool slightly.
- While the potatoes are cooling, prepare the vegetables. In a separate small bowl, combine the thinly sliced cucumber, finely diced carrot, and thinly sliced red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Kewpie mayonnaise, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Add the chopped hard-boiled eggs and the prepared vegetables to the bowl with the potatoes.
- Pour the mayonnaise dressing over the potato mixture. Gently fold everything together until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- For best flavor, make the potato salad a few hours ahead of time.
- You can add a touch of Dijon mustard for an extra layer of flavor.
- Chopped ham or bacon bits can be added for a heartier salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg