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Paati’s Best Cajun Potato Salad
Paati is back in the Chintzy kitchen with her delish Cajun Potato Salad recipe video
Paati cooks up a “mashed potatoes” version.
Paati uses red potatoes for her recipe, but you can use white or regular
russet potatoes, too. Any potato you use is tasty and cheap, so go for
it.
The other ingredients are standard for typical potato salads, mainly: mayo, mustard, pickle relish and some seasonings - for a Cajun Potato Salad
you want to add a sprinkle of Creole Seasoning. I bet you have seen
these containers in your grocery store spice rack, too. It’s okay to use
any cheap brand you find.
Get condiments for pocket change from my local Store
You can mix in lite, vegan or regular mayo - use regular mustard or
Dijon. Pickle relish is cheap enough. Adjust any ingredient amount to
suit yourself, or your fellow diners taste buds.
This recipe travels well for a picnic. Refrigerate like any potato
salad. Sprinkle Creole Seasoning on the top for a colorful
party presentation.
Paati’s Cajun Potato Salad goes with any backyard BBQ menu. And for a pot luck party to attend then bring a chilled bowl of it.
So check out the latest recipe video below. When Paati is in the house, get ready to be well-fed!
Paati’s Cajun Potato Salad - VIDEO
https://youtu.be/cVzYB4UWZdI
Play it here, video runs 6 minutes, 27 seconds.
Ingredients
- 4-5 red potatoes - peeled and roughly chopped. Okay to use white or russet potatoes.
- 2 tablespoons mayo - or a vegan substitute. Add more mayo or less to meet your taste.
- 1 tablespoon mustard - any type, including Dijon. Again adjust amount to your taste.
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish - okay to add a couple chopped slices of pickle.
- Water to boil potatoes - reserve some liquid for mashing of potatoes - if necessary.
- Cajun or Creole Seasonings - optional. Just a dash or 1/4 teaspoon.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
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- Directions
This recipe is similar to regular potato salad, just cook the potatoes
until soft enough for mashing. And adjust ingredient amounts to suit
your taste. If you like a lot of mayo in your potato salad then add
extra. Add more mustard, or even leave it out.
Start by getting a pot of water to boil. Wash potatoes and peel. Roughly chop peeled potatoes.
- Add to boiling water. Low boil for about 20-30 minutes, until potatoes
are fork tender. Since potatoes are mashed, you can’t overcook them.
You can boil unpeeled potatoes whole or just halved, and pull off skin
after they are soft and cooled down. There is less potato waste when you
peel potatoes after they are boiled.
Peeling a Boiled Potato
Drain potatoes when done, but be sure to reserve a cup or two of liquid.
You can add some of the liquid, a tablespoon at a time, once potatoes
are mashed, until desired creaminess is reached.
Next add drained potatoes to a bowl and mash with a potato masher or
fork. Add a tablespoon or two of reserved liquid if necessary.
Now mix in all the other ingredients. Mom added 2 heaping tablespoons of
mayo, a tablespoon of regular mustard and pickle relish. Add more or
less of the wet ingredients to suit your flavor profile.
Season Paati’s Cajun Potato Salad with salt, pepper and Cajun (or Creole) Seasoning.
Stir ingredients until smooth. Taste and add any extra ingredient amounts. That’s it. Store Mom’s Cajun Potato Salad covered in refrigerator until ready to serve.
This recipe travels well for a picnic, and goes with any of Cajun family recipes (click on any name,) including: Vegetarian Red Beans and Rice, Black-eyed Peas & Spinach Salad, If you have a backyard BBQ planned, or a pot luck party to attend, then bring a bowl of Paati’s Cajun Potato Salad.
Hindsight
Paati’s Cajun Potato Salad is mashed, but you can do a “chunky”
version sometime. Just don’t boil the potatoes to mush - leave them a
little firm by shortening the boiling time. The potato chunks only need
to be fork tender - roughly chop potatoes. It’s okay to leave some
potato skin on.
For “mashed” Potato Salad you should peel the potatoes. And
adjust the wet ingredients to suit your, or any guests, tastes. If you
don’t have Creole Seasoning, then leave it out.
If you want a little crunchy veggie texture, then add a half cup each of fine chopped onion and/or celery.
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