Japanese Potato Salad

1. 1

   Peel and quarter the potatoes, and rinse them under cold water to rid them of excess starch. Place the potatoes in a deep pot or saucepan, cover with water, add in 1 tablespoon of salt (or until it's as salty as the sea), and bring it to a boil. Turn it down to a simmer, and let the potatoes cook for 10-15 minutes. The potatoes are done when they can be easily pierced by a knife or a fork.

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   Drain the potatoes and leave them for a minute or two to let the excess steam evaporate. Then, mash the potatoes using a ricer, potato masher, or just a fork. Add in the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, black pepper, and the teaspoon of salt, and mix it all until the ingredients are well combined. Taste a little, and adjust the seasoning with more vinegar and/or salt as you see fit!

3. 3

   I like my mash plain, but if you have any leftovers or potato-salad-y ingredients, add them in at this point! Whether it's peas and onions, a bit of ham or chorizo, or that half stick of carrot you had from last weekend's roast, just make sure they're cut into small pieces (and suitably defrosted if they were frozen) before adding them in. This mash will take just about anything you throw into it and end up tasting great!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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