Japanese Potato Salad

I was a fan from my first bite of Japanese potato salad. The texture was nothing at all like American potato salad. First of all in Japanese potato salad the potatoes are mashed for a smooth texture. On top of that there is crunchy cucumbers, soft carrots, and ham. The dressing includes some rice wine vinegar that rounds out the rich mayonnaise.

My only tip is to make as big a batch as you can as it always goes quickly.

5 potatoes
1 carrot
2 Japanese cucumbers
6 slices ham
mayonnaise (preferably Japanese)
rice wine vinegar
salt and pepper

Peel potatoes and cut into medium pieces. Steam until tender. Cool. Mash.

Thinly slice carrots and steam until tender. Cool.

Thinly slice cucumbers. Sprinkle with a bit of salt and mix with your hands. Allow to sit for about five to ten minutes. Squeeze of excess water.

Cut the ham into thin strips.

In a large bowl combine the mashed potatoes, carrots, cucumbers, and ham. Slowly incorporate mayonnaise. Add rice wine vinegar, salt and pepper to taste.