Japanese Potato Salad

Step 1

Slice the onion thinly then put them on a plate, cover with cling wrap and microwave for 2 minutes on 500w and set aside.*1

Step 2

Repeat step 1 with the carrot, chopped into small pieces (if using). *2

Step 3

Peel the potatoes and cut into small chunks. Boil for 10 minutes. Check if the potatoes are cooked by inserting a skewer. If it goes through, the potato is cooked.

Step 4

Strain the water from the potatoes, put them back in the pot and shake them around to rough up the outsides a little.

Step 5

Mash the potatoes a little, but ensure you leave some potatoes still in shape. *3

Step 6

Rip or slice the ham into small pieces and slice the cucumber and carrots/apples thinly.

Step 7

Combine mayonnaise and milk.

Step 8

Place the mashed potato, onion, carrot/apple, cucumber, and ham into a bowl and add the mayonnaise mixture and mix to combine. *4

Step 9

Add salt and pepper to taste then serve.