［Unit Project 2］How to make potato salad

  In Japan, potato salad is one of the popular dishes at home. That's because even children can eat it deliciously and it is easy to make. There is theory that potato salad originated from Oliver salad in Moscow. Each country has developed, and now each country has its own recipe. For example, In America, a vegetable salad with plenty of vinegar and potatoes added, and in Shanghai, a salad made with milk, mayonnaise vegetables and diced apples mixed with potatoes. Even though it's called potato salad, each country has its own culture, just like a different dish! 

   My mother often makes potato salad when she is wondering what to have for dinner. It doesn't take much time and it is so delicious. Previously, when my mother made potato salad, my father put sauce on it and eat it. My mother used to argue with my father, saying that the flavor of the potatoes was lost in the sauce. I like the flavor of potatoes too, so I couldn't agree with my father's action. But there are potato salad recipes and ways to eat all over the world that are completely different from Japan! So, I think it would be interesting to research recipes that differ from each country and try making them.

 

You will need：

・One pot that can boil potatoes

・One knife for cutting

・Potato masher

・Potato peeler

・Four pairs of chopsticks

Ingredients：

  This recipe yields 4 servings.

・400ml water

・4 potatoes 

・1/2 onions

・One cucumber

・A piece of ham

・Mayonnaise

・ A little salt and pepper

・Two eggs

Procedure

1. First, put the water into the pot and boil the water.

2. When waiting for the water to boil, wash the potatoes thorougly.   

3. When the water starts to boil, boil the potatoes until it becomes soft.

4. Next, cut the onion, the cucumber, and the ham. It is best to cut the onion thinly and cut the cucumber into about 2-3mm rounds and ham into strips.  

5. Next, peel the boiled potatoes and mash the potatoes before they cool down. It's just right that it remains a little solid.

 

6. When all the ingredients are prepared, mix them from step 4 with mayonnaise. At this point, the mayonnaise will separate, so it's important to let the potatoes cool before mixing.

  

7. Finally, add the boiled eggs and the salt and pepper to taste. After finished, serve on small plates.

        

  Some people say that potato salad is a fattening dish because it is high in carbohydrates. However, other people say potato salad is effective for dieting. Potatoes contain a lot of sugar and may seem unhealthy, but some research shows that they are good for your health as they contain a lot of potassium and vitamin C. According to "Kewpie", which manufacturers mayonnaise and dressings introduce research on deliciousness and health of potato salad.  Eating too much of anything is not good, but it may have some effects. 

  As an example of how to arrange potato salad, mixing some of the potatoes with soy pulp (okara) can reduce the sugar content and supplement protein and dietary fiber. I made potato salad with potatoes this time, but I would like to add soy pulp (okara) and adjust the amount of mayonnaise to be healthier.