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Potato salad advice

tulip*place — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 22:06:16 GMT

Have some brushed pototoes for the potato salad, do I boil them whole or cut them then boil them.

TIA

Re: Potato salad advice

freddie*rooster — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 22:08:58 GMT

Par boil them whole, cool them prior to cutting them.

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latina4621 — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 22:15:56 GMT

I Cube them first then par boil them, lot quicker and less cooking time

you can do some boiled eggs and cut into quarters to add to the salad with a little bit of ham for something different.

Re: Potato salad advice

buzzlightyearsgirlfriend — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 23:12:34 GMT

Cut them first!

If you cut after boiling they look messy.

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purple_haize — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 23:21:10 GMT

I have always cut mine first.

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*crikey*mate* — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 23:28:40 GMT

boil whole

sweat off bacon and onion, deglaze with chicken stock. Leave a little wet, but not like soup.

drain potatoes when cooked

cut when cool enough to handle

add hot bacon mix to potatoes

mix well/ coating potatoes

let completely cool

finish as normal (seasoning, eshallotts, dressing) however you normally finish it off.

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katymatey* — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 00:35:48 GMT

I cube them first, and put them into a chip fryer basket to boil. When cooked but not soft, pull the whole basket out and dunk into cold water to cool them off quickly. Don't leave them sitting in the water though, they will absorb water.

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nicnacs_4u — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 00:50:30 GMT

small chat potatoes,skin on boil until tender.drain and leave to cool before peeling off the skins,once cooled slice into thin slices and add 1 small finely sliced onion.Into a bowl mix one egg,1 teaspoon of wine vinegar and 1 to 2 cups of pure olive oil...mix thoroughly till it has a thick consistency then pour over the potatoes,add salt and pepper to taste...this is my German Godmother`s recipe and it`s the best!!

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j*oono — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 01:22:50 GMT

This is my favourite potato salad recipe.

It is made with baby red skinned potatos. Slice them thickly and simmer skin on for 8 minutes until just cooked.

The dressing is extra virgin olive oil and white wine vinegar combined and the salad is topped with spring onions, baby cornichons and flat leaf parsley.

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beach_and_home — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 03:58:54 GMT

I cut my potato into cubes and then cook in the microwave. Haven't boiled a vegetable for at least 20 years. I always use the microwave.

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kengillard — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 04:05:25 GMT

cut taties and boil till just tender..drain straight away. I add chopped red onion, parsley, mint, bought potatoe salad dressing and add chopped boiled eggs and a healthy dash of thickened cream. make it the day before use. nummo

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ten*teeny*tiny*toes — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 04:21:27 GMT

I leave the skin on and cube them first.

We've mixed it up over the years but my potato salad at the moment has spring onion, a tiny bit of dill pickle, half a pink lady apple with some skin on for colour plus salt, pepper and mayo.

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sandypas — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 04:35:43 GMT

I always cube them first also - it is easier.

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mtnlane — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 05:44:49 GMT

I feel quite guilty now - seeing all these variations

Chat potatoes boiled until tenderish and then quartered

Heaps of S & W whole egg mayo

Lots of freshly chopped dill

Crunchy bacon sprinkled over top

S & P to taste

Bingo!

Re: Potato salad advice

newstart2380 — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 05:52:59 GMT

Go to woolies

Re: Potato salad advice

imastawka — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 05:53:11 GMT

Want the easiest one ever? It's yum and quick

Boil spuds, and while they're hot, pour over a bottle of mint sauce.

That's it. Also yummy when cold

Re: Potato salad advice

newstart2380 — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 06:14:54 GMT

@imastawka wrote:
Want the easiest one ever? It's yum and quick

Boil spuds, and while they're hot, pour over a bottle of mint sauce.

That's it. Also yummy when cold

MMMMMMMMMMM, sounds yummy

Re: Potato salad advice

j*oono — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 06:36:31 GMT

That really does sound quite good Imastawka. I will try it out some time.

Re: Potato salad advice

sandypas — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 06:56:35 GMT

With the little chats, I sometimes just boil them and pour over a mixture of melted butter, crushed garlic and chopped parsley (or mint).

Re: Potato salad advice

j*oono — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 06:57:53 GMT

The potato is a wondrous thing.