Czech Potato Salad

4 servings

Step into the world of Czech cuisine with this authentic Czech Potato Salad recipe. This isn’t just any potato salad - it’s a symphony of flavors and textures that sets it apart. The recipe combines tender potatoes and crisp vegetables, all harmoniously blended with a creamy mixture that’s quintessentially Czech....

... Once you’ve tasted this, it becomes clear why it’s a staple at Czech gatherings and a cherished part of the country’s culinary tradition. This unique take on potato salad is so delightful, you might find it hard to return to the regular version!

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Tom Founder

November 10, 2023

30 min.
45 min.
1/5

Ingredients:

1 LB of potatoes
2 carrots
½ cup of peas - fresh or frozen – no defrosting necessary before cooking
½ cup of dill pickles - canned, drained (save part of the liquid)
½ onion - peeled and finely chopped
2 TBSP of dill pickle juice
½ cup of plain yogurt (preferably regular whole yogurt or whole Greek yogurt)
¾ cup of mayonnaise
1 TBSP of Dijon mustard
½ TSP of salt
¼ TSP of pepper - ideally freshly ground

Tools:

1x Chef’s knife
1x Cutting Board
1x Measuring Cups
1x Measuring Spoons
1x Peeler
1x Medium Sauce Pan or Small Pot (4QT)
1x Cooking Fork or Regular Fork
1x Colander
1x Baking Sheet
1x Medium Mixing Bowl (4 – 5 QT)
1x Silicone Spatula

Directions:

1. Potato, carrots, & peas preparation and cooking:

1.1.

Rinse potatoes and carrots under cold water.

1.2.

Then peel (or leave unpeeled as you wish).

1.3.

Dice potatoes and carrots into uniform dices (about 3/8”).

1.4.

Place together into a medium pot and then fill the pot with water (about 1” above the level of the vegetables).

1.5.

Cover the pot with a lid and place on a high heat burner. Bring to a boil.

1.6.

Lower heat to medium and boil until fully cooked (about 12 – 15 minutes). Take one of the potatoes out and taste to make sure it is done.

1.7. Then add:

½ cup frozen peas

Cook for an additional 30 seconds (this is enough time to cook even frozen peas).

1.8.

Drain the water by pouring over a colander and place on a baking sheet to totally cool.

1.9.

When fully cooled, place into a mixing bowl.

Kitchen Guide

Fruit & Vegetable Preparation & Cutting

September 29, 2023

Fruit and vegetables are nutritious, full of vitamins, and are very flavorful. Even if you are not interested in gaining the health benefits or appreciate the initial taste, fruit and vegetables are often very important for creating a final flavor in many meals (creating important flavor elements). The following are ways to wash, peel, and cut your produce. In this section, I’m not able to cover all fruits and vegetables but have chosen the most common ones. In this section I’m not able to cover all fruits and vegetables but have chosen the most common ones.

Tom Founder

2. Final phase:

2.1. Add into a large mixing bowl:

½ cup of dill pickles – diced
½ medium onion – finely chopped
2 TBSP of juice from dill pickles
½ cup of plain white yogurt
¾ cup of mayonnaise
1 TBSP of Dijon Mustard
½ TSP of salt
¼ TSP of ground pepper

Thoroughly fold together with a spatula.

2.2.

Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.

2.3.

Refrigerate overnight for best results (ingredients will nicely combine).

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