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A delicious plate of Thai-Inspired Potato Salad

Thai-Inspired Potato Salad

This Thai-inspired potato salad is a delightful twist on the classic dish, combining a sweet, salty, and spicy dressing with roasted potatoes, fresh herbs, peppers, and peanuts.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cool Time 40 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 349

Ingredients
  

Potatoes
  • 1135 g Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 cucchiaino kosher salt divided
  • 1 cucchiaino ground coriander
  • 1/4 cucchiaino ground turmeric
  • 1/8 cucchiaino baking soda
  • 2 cucchiaio vegetable oil divided
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 cucchiaino grated fresh ginger
  • 60 ml rice vinegar
  • 1 lime lime, juiced
  • 1.5 cucchiaino tamarind paste
  • 2 cucchiaino fish sauce or to taste
  • 1/2 cucchiaino salt or to taste
  • 1/4 cucchiaino freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cucchiaio brown sugar or to taste
  • 1/4 cucchiaino Sriracha hot sauce or to taste
  • 120 g sliced red onions
  • 60 g sliced red bell pepper
  • 60 g sliced jalapeno pepper
  • 30 g torn fresh herb leaves (basil, mint, and/or cilantro)
  • 80 g chopped roasted salted peanuts

Equipment

  • Sheet Pan

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, combine potatoes, 2 teaspoons salt, coriander, turmeric, and baking soda. Cover with water and bring to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are barely tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well.
  2. Line a sheet pan with foil, grease with 1 tablespoon oil, and transfer potatoes onto the pan, skin side down. Let cool, cover, and refrigerate until chilled.
  3. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Brush tops of potatoes with remaining tablespoon oil, sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and bake in the oven until browned and crusty, about 35 minutes. Let cool to just warm or room temperature.
  4. In a small bowl, combine garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, lime juice, tamarind paste, fish sauce, salt, pepper, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and Sriracha. Whisk to combine and set aside.
  5. In a large bowl, mix the roasted potatoes with red onions, bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, herbs, and peanuts. Pour in the dressing and mix thoroughly.
  6. Transfer the salad to a serving platter or bowl and serve immediately.
  7. Tamarind paste intensity may vary, so adjust according to taste preference. For a quicker version, you can skip the roasting step.

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 9gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 1074mgPotassium: 1284mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 5mg

Notes

This salad is best served fresh, but it can also be made ahead and chilled for a few hours. Adjust the level of spice by varying the amount of Sriracha and jalapeño. Feel free to experiment with different herbs to suit your taste.
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