Japanese Potato Salad

Ingredients

350 g (about 12 oz) potatoes, 120 g (about 4 oz) sandwich ham, 60 g (about 2 oz) cucumber, 50 g (about 1.8 oz) carrot, 2 hard-boiled eggs.

Seasonings

Mayonnaise 5 tablespoons, wasabi (squeeze out about 5 cm / 2 inches), fine salt 1/4 teaspoon.

Instructions

1. Cut the carrot and cucumber into small thin slices; dice the ham. Bring a pot of water to a boil, blanch the carrot slices briefly, then remove and rinse under cold water. Drain well and set aside.

2. Peel the potatoes, cut into chunks, place in a microwave-safe container, cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes, let cool, then transfer to a plastic bag and roll with a rolling pin into a smooth mash.

3. Place the eggs in cold water and boil until hard-boiled, then peel and finely chop them. Put all the ingredients in a bowl, add mayonnaise, wasabi, and salt, and mix thoroughly with a spatula until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving for the best flavor.

Japanese Potato Salad