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British New Potato Salad
Photo: Anna Pelzer

British New Potato Salad

10 ingredients 4 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

561
Calories
40g
Protein
21g
Fat
52g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Anchovy 100g 210
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Chives 1 tbsp (3g) 1

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • New potatoes - 700g (1 lb) small,
  • Hard-boiled eggs - 2 yolks only,
  • Cayenne pepper - large pinch,
  • Caster sugar - 1 tsp,
  • Anchovy essence - * tsp,
  • Herb vinegar - 1 tbsp,
  • Double cream - 150 ml (5 fl oz),
  • Fresh chives - snipped for garnish.
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Directions

1

1. Cook the potatoes in their skins in boiling water for 10-15 minutes, until tender.

2

2. Mash the egg yolks, cayenne pepper and sugar to a paste with the anchovy essence, vinegar and 1 teaspoon of cold water. Stir in the cream.

3

3. When the potatoes are cooked, drain thoroughly and toss with the dressing. Serve warm or cold, garnished with the snipped chives.

4

VARIATION: Replace the cream with soured cream or natural yogurt and substitute the anchovy essence for 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs such as tarragon, chives, mint or parsley.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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