Monday, February 22, 2010

The Idiot Chef, Day 6: Potato Salad

Today, I make the basic, simple, stupid potato salad. There are many other variations on potato salad, but I happen to like this one.

Potatoes (if using a potato with a thick skin, peel it; otherwise, leave the skin on. It's good for ya).

White vinegar

Mayo

Hot sauce

Boil potatoes (cut them up before or after, your choice). Drain. And remaining ingredients. Mix well.

Ta-da. I've made this kinda watery (too much vinegar) and kinda crunchy (didn't cook the potatoes long enough). Neither is really satisfying, but the solution is pretty simple. If the potatoes don't mash before you add the wet ingredients, put 'em back in the water. I'm not saying mash the potatoes - just push at them. If they're done, you'll tell. And the fix for too much vinegar is probably pretty obvious - more mayo.

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