Gamja salad is a refreshing and flavorful Korean potato salad that is perfect for summer picnics and potlucks. Made with boiled potatoes, cucumber, carrot, red onion and hard-boiled eggs, this salad is tossed in mayonnaise dressing and seasoned with salt, pepper, and sugar. The result is a creamy, tangy, and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. This article provides two variations of gamja salad: one with a classic mayonnaise dressing and one with a lighter yogurt dressing. Both versions are delicious and easy to make, so you can choose the one that best suits your taste. Whether you are looking for a simple side dish or a hearty main course, gamja salad is a great option. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!
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GAMJA SALAD WITH CUCUMBER, CARROT AND RED ONION
Gamja ("potato") salad is likely to be included among a sea of other banchan at Korean restaurants, and is typically mounded on a plate using an ice cream scoop. It's similar to mashed potatoes in texture, mayo-laden like many potato salads, and studded with crunchy vegetables and hard-boiled egg. It's generally a restaurant food, but when home cooks do make it, the salad might be sandwiched between two slices of soft white bread and eaten for lunch. The world is your oyster when it comes to gamja salad: It may include apples, peas, corn kernels, raisins and even nuts, and you can add whatever you like and nix whatever you don't. But the cucumber is gibon ("standard"), and essential, because it adds a vegetal freshness that pulls this dish back from feeling heavy in any way.
Provided by Eric Kim
Categories dinner, snack, salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cucumber, red onion and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Set aside to sweat slightly.
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the carrot and cook until tender-crisp, 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon or fine-mesh sieve and set aside.
- Add the cubed potato and egg to the boiling water. Cook the egg for 10 minutes and the potatoes until fork-tender, 15 to 20 minutes. While the potato finishes cooking, run the hard-boiled egg under cold tap water. Peel the egg, finely chop it, then add it to a medium bowl. When the potato is cooked, transfer to the bowl with the egg and mash with a fork until uniform.
- Add the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar to the mashed potato mixture and stir to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Squeeze the salted cucumber and red onion with your hands (discarding any liquid), and fold them into the potato and egg mixture along with the cooked carrot.
- To serve, scoop the potato salad onto a plate using an ice cream scoop, and eat warm or at room temperature. (To store for later, transfer to a resealable container and keep in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. This salad even tastes great cold, straight out of the fridge.)
GAMJA SALAD
This super simple recipe sticks to the standard ingredients of a Korean potato salad, but feel free to add canned corn, cubed ham, raisins, apple, cooked macaroni and more. Subtly sweet and tangy, it is perfect as a banchan for a Korean BBQ night, as a standalone banchan or as filling for a sandwich made with very soft milk bread slices.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add the cucumber and carrot to a medium bowl and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare an ice bath and set aside.
- Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover with at least 1 inch of cold water and season lightly with salt. Carefully add the eggs. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the eggs to the ice bath with a slotted spoon. Drain the potatoes in a colander and transfer to a large bowl. Mash while still hot. Season with salt.
- Remove the eggs from the ice bath and peel. Cut one of the eggs in half and remove and reserve the yolk for later use. Chop the remaining eggs and egg whites finely and add to the mashed potatoes.
- Put the cucumber and carrot in a dry towel and squeeze out and discard the liquid. Add the cucumber, carrot, mayonnaise, sugar, rice vinegar and onion to the mashed potato mixture and fold to combine. Season with salt.
- Scoop portions with an ice cream scoop onto small side dishes/banchan plates and pass the reserved yolk through a fine-mesh sieve over the portioned salads.
CUCUMBER, CARROT, AND RED ONION SALAD
Categories Salad Onion Side No-Cook Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Cucumber Carrot Chill Gourmet Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl combine vegetables. In a small bowl stir together vinegar, oil, salt, sugar, and pepper to taste until salt and sugar are dissolved. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine well. Chill salad, covered, stirring occasionally, at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
CARROT AND RED ONION SALAD
This simple and refreshing salad is a quick side to just about any protein--poultry, beef, fish or plant-based. By varying the herbs and acid (swap the lemon juice for lime or wine, cider or rice vinegar) and adjusting the spice level, you can make this salad suit any meal. Leftovers will keep for a day or two in the refrigerator and are great tucked into a sandwich or tossed into a leafy green salad.
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the carrots and onion in a medium bowl. Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the vegetables. Season with salt and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Toss well to coat with the dressing. Add the cilantro and toss just to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
CUCUMBER CARROT SALAD
This is super easy, very tasty and travels well so it's great for picnics, lunch bags, whatever. It tastes wonderful at room temperature. From the Chicago Tribune, originally attributed to Ron Bilaro, a personal chef in Chicago. The original recipe called for 2 T. of the sesame oil but I knocked that down to 1 T. as we feel a little goes a long way with sesame oil. Add more if you wish.
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories Vegetable
Time 5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk together vinegar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Combine carrots, cucumber and onion in a medium bowl. Add the vinegar dressing and mix thoroughly.
- This travels well and tastes great at room temperature.
WATERMELON, CHERRY TOMATO, RED ONION AND CUCUMBER SALAD
This is a really refreshing summer salad. Add a little feta cheese or goat cheese if you like. From our local paper.
Provided by susie cooks
Categories Melons
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine watermelon, tomatoes, onion, cucumber, lime juice and oil in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.4, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 4.3, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 9.3, Protein 1.4
Tips for Making Gamja Salad
- Use waxy potatoes. Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Red Bliss, hold their shape better than other types of potatoes, making them ideal for salads.
- Boil the potatoes until they are just tender. Overcooked potatoes will be mushy and fall apart.
- Cool the potatoes completely before adding them to the salad. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your salad. This will add color, texture, and flavor to the dish.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings. Gamja salad can be dressed with a variety of dressings, including mayonnaise-based dressings, oil-based dressings, and vinaigrettes.
Conclusion
Gamja salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, main course, or snack. It is a great way to use up leftover potatoes, and it is also a healthy and affordable option. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, gamja salad is a perfect dish for any occasion.
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