Metric:
240gr Macaroni
1 Cucumber
120gr Mayonnaise
0.5 Carrot
6 slices Ham
45gr Oil
Salt
Pepper
Optional:
Corn
TRADITIONAL JAPANESE RECIPE: This is one of the most popular salads in Japan and everyone knows how to make it. It is easy to make and its flavour depends on which mayonnaise to use and the amount of seasonings.
It is very similar to the American macaroni salad but... better LOL. Because Japanese mayo has a very different flavor from mayo in the US, Japanese Macaroni Salad tastes quite different.
In Japan, Macaroni Salad can be found at supermarket delis, hot Bento shops, and even convenience stores.
Japanese Macaroni Salad is not a main dish but it only an accompaniment to a main dish.
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Time: 30 Minutes |
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Serves: 4 People |
Ingredients:
Conversions |
Metric:
240gr Macaroni
1 Cucumber
120gr Mayonnaise
0.5 Carrot
6 slices Ham
45gr Oil
Salt
Pepper
Optional:
Corn
Cups:
Macaroni for 4 people
1 Cucumber
1 cup Mayonnaise
0.5 Carrot
6 slices Ham
3 teaspoons Oil
Salt
Pepper
Optional:
Corn
Directions:
01 - Cook Macaroni according to the package in salted Water.
02 - Strain Macaroni, and coat well with Oil. Let cool.
03 - Slice the Cucumber thinly.
04 - Cut the Carrot into very thin 5cm / 2in long strips.
05 - Put the Cucumber and the Carrot in a bowl, sprinkle some Salt to taste, and let sit for 5 minutes until soft.
06 - Slice Ham into thin 5cm / 2in long slices.
07 - In a medium size bowl, add cooled Macaroni, Cucumber, Carrot, Ham, (Corn if using) and Mayo. Season with some salt and pepper. Serve.
Notes:
- If you cannot find Japanese Mayonnaise, substitute with regular American Mayo adding some Lemon Guice and Salt.
- Add some Japanese hot mustard or curry powder, or drizzle some Worcestershire sauce to change the flavor.
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