Salada coreana de batata fácil (gamja salad)

Ingredientes

• 1 lb (2 medium) russet potatoes (peeled and cubed into 1/2 inch pieces)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 (40g) carrot (finely chopped)
• 1 (70g) persian cucumber (thinly sliced )
• 1/4 onion (finely chopped)
• 2 slices (50g) ham (imitation crab, salmon, or tuna)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Slice the cucumber as thinly as possible. Sprinkle 1/4 tsp of salt over the cucumbers, toss to coat, and set aside for 10 minutes. Using your hands, squeeze out as much water as possible, and set aside.

2. 2

   Bring a pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat and add a tsp of salt. Add the potatoes, reduce the heat to low, and boil for about 10-12 minutes until they are fork-tender. Drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl.

3. 3

   While the potatoes are cooking, bring another pot of water to a boil, add a generous amount of vinegar and carefully add the the eggs. Boil for 10 minutes before cooling them in an ice bath.

4. 4

   Mash the potatoes in a large mixing bowl, then add onion, carrot, cucumber, ham, and boiled eggs, and mash together until the eggs are evenly distributed. Add salt, pepper, sugar, and mayonnaise and mix to combine.

5. 5

   Serve at room temperature or chill in the fridge for at least an hour to serve cold. Use an ice cream scoop or a large spoon to serve on its own, or add it between slices of bread or milk buns to make a sandwich.