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Japanese Potato Salad

⏱️ 20 min · Japanese · Veg side

Nut-freeNo reheatingVegetarianAsian stapleSesame-free

Ingredients

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  • Rice vinegar: Mild, gentle vinegar for seasoning sushi rice and quick pickles. Where to buy

Method

  1. Boil potato and carrot until soft; roughly mash.
  2. Salt cucumber 5 min, squeeze dry.
  3. Fold together with mayo and vinegar; chill well.

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