Korean Potato Salad (Gamja Salad)
A creamy and flavorful Korean potato salad, perfect as a side dish or light meal. This Gamja Salad features tender potatoes, crisp vegetables, and a sweet and tangy mayo dressing.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 russet potatoes (peeled and cut into 3)
- 1 carrot (grated)
- ½ cup cucumber (sliced thinnly)
- ½ cup Kewpie mayo (or more)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1½ tsp salt and pepper
- 3 hard boiled eggs
Instructions
- Salt cucumbers, let sit, then squeeze out water.
- Squeeze excess water from grated carrots.
- Boil potatoes until fork tender (10-15 minutes).
- Mash cooked potatoes in a large bowl.
- Add mayo, sugar, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper; mix.
- Add cucumbers, carrots, and diced eggs to the potato mixture.
- Stir until combined. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately or chilled.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use Japanese mayonnaise (Kewpie). Adjust the amount of sugar and vinegar to your taste preference.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Sodium: 300mg