Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lbs (680g) Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Rice vinegar
  • ½ tsp (3g) Sugar
  • ½ tsp (3g) Salt
  • ½ cup (60g) English cucumber, thinly sliced and salted
  • ½ cup (65g) Carrot, finely diced
  • 2 large (100g) Hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • ½ cup (50g) Red onion or scallions, finely minced
  • ½ cup (110g) Kewpie mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp (5ml) Lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp (1g) White pepper
  • Salt to taste

Instructions:

  1. Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until tender (about 12-15 minutes). Drain immediately.
  2. While potatoes are still steaming hot, drizzle with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mash approximately 50% of the potatoes into a smooth paste, leaving the rest as small, rustic chunks. Allow to cool slightly.
  3. Toss sliced cucumbers with a pinch of salt and let sit for 10 minutes. Squeeze out excess water using a strainer or paper towel.
  4. Combine the dried cucumbers with the diced carrots and onions in a large mixing bowl.
  5. Fold the cooled potato mixture into the vegetables. Stir in Kewpie mayonnaise, lemon juice, and white pepper.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs, taking care not to overmix. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.