Duration 13:59

Potato Salad

by J. Kenji López-Alt

340 146 watched

8.1 K

Published 17 Jun 2021

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@stoqpotz3 years ago Me: i hate potato salad
Kenji: today we're going to make potato salad
Me: exquisite 1166
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@armadillerff3 years ago “You’re really not eating potato salad for the health benefits anyway.” J. Kenji Lopez-Alt keeping it real as always 223
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@dmc013 years ago "It took us three days to make that potato salad! THREE DAYS!!" 334
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@dovion3 years ago You could see the internal struggle Kenji was having on whether or not to lick the mayo spoon. The man even had to make a strategic edit cut just to contemplate it. In the end we will never know if the spoon was licked. 417
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@TheJVBlackbelt3 years ago "They will be at a... BOILING" lmao 83
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@hattree3 years ago I don't think I've ever seen someone make so little potato salad at once. 144
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@wiltchamberlain99203 years ago How long until Kenji is lighting his stove with a flamethrower? 303
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@rise40973 years ago I like to think that Kenji's family is craving a certain dish and then Kenji starts to make it but then decides to make a video and then the fam has to wait 3x as long to eat the dish lol 130
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@Foolian13323 years ago my heart jumped at the closeness of that horizontal onion slice. that is the confidence of a man whose chef knife is an extension of his body 9
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@pyrosive3 years ago Kenji, would love you to explain how you use and maintain your cutting boards. I've noticed you use a variety and it would be great to know how you choose which to use (veg, raw meat, general, etc.) and how you maintain them and keep them clean ... 64
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@Ladderphobia3 years ago Thanks for showing all the steps to cutting. I always felt like I was slow, or over handling the vegetables. But it's encouraging to know that for cooking at home, you do the same amount. 8
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@xMithras3 years ago Thanks for the comic sans warning, I definitely need to be mentally prepared for stuff like that 10
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@debbyd57293 years ago Love the warning about the old photos and comic sans font. 😆😆 Also, I’m always in awe of how clean some people’s half sheets stay. Mine are brown with caked on oil no matter how much I scrub. I just consider it “seasoned” like my cast iron. 🤷🏽‍♀️ ... 39
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@loes17273 years ago I made this potato salad last week from your book, and got so many compliments from my family! They loved it 😄. Thanks Kenji! 7
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@mattsonplummer61173 years ago Thank you for your clear and concise explanations of how food cooks. Your videos are great!
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@sandrows3 years ago What I always love about your videos is that you specify the reason behind every thing. 2
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@stephanieyautzy79003 years ago How has it taken me this long to watch kenji's YouTube channel!! I bought the food lab like 5 years ago, one of my absolutely favorite cook books ever!! As a chemist who loves to cook I really appreciate the science approach to cooking. Super excited to watch more videos, well done!!! ... 1
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@Bigdaddybiscuit3 years ago How satisfying was it when all the chives popped out instantly 62
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@michaelmarroquin16633 years ago I found kenjis videos with late night chorizo grilled cheese and I’ve been away from this channel for like two months, I come back and you got fancy new camera angles and the kitchen is actually set up now! Nothing but respect to you for your consistency in quality and your ability to constantly keep improving your videos. it’s the reason I always come back. ... 2
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@hendu71112 years ago I have not watched this video just yet but I've been binge watching your videos and I love them. I am not a chef nor have I ever worked in a restaurant in anyway but in the last few years I've really started to enjoy cooking and your tutorials are very easy to follow, ingredients are usually fairly simple and I love the Korean spins on several of your recipes. My wife and I live in a fairly small condo so I feel that my kitchen is relatively similar to your, as far as size goes so its relatable in that aspect! Lastly, love the dog! ... 3
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@troyd13893 years ago Thanks for teaching me so much about cooking Kenji!
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@directorofwow3 years ago My husband and I have made this probably 4-5 times now. We absolutely love it! It’s something we can make in a big batch and eat throughout the week. Thanks for all you do! 1
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@kell10173 years ago Omg thank you! I was always told to put vinegar in the boiling water and my potatoes would seriously take soooo long to cook (25+ minutes), I thought I was going crazy lol. Excited to make it this way 8
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@jasonthegreat491033 years ago I was never a big fan of potato salad when I was younger, but I was tasked with making some for an office potluck a few years ago and while searching recipes online I ended up stumbling on yours off of Serious Eats. The in depth analysis you did convinced me to go with your recipe and man did it change my mind about potato salad. So freaking good! Many compliments were received by me, thank you! ... 1
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@aprillinton78893 years ago I have been making your potato salad recipe for years and my family requests it all the time. I’m kinda famous for it. It’s amazing. Thank you. 1
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@Jilinhall3 years ago You're such a cool dude Kenji. You give off such loving caring vibes! Your family is so lucky to have someone like you.
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@artemiypolozhintsev61903 years ago Just made it, and its delicious!
Thanks from Germany, Kenji!
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@Lit_Matchstick3 years ago This gave me a nice summer vibe! great stuff uncle Kenji 1
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@kw3rkygurl4063 years ago You know you're the boss when you ignite your burner with a blow torch.
Also, my family never put sugar in our potato salad and we used pickle juice instead of vinegar. 3
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@makotocortez3 years ago I love, love, love your channel. You're so respectful and insightful, and I'm becoming a better cook 'cause your pov is my preferred learning style. -ur non-binary friend 44
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@SOmibsProductions3 years ago Kenji, you're the man. and I just love ya. 1
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@Ignideus3 years ago These videos are so comfy. Can't get enough! 10
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@jerim45433 years ago Absolutely agree that vinegar on hot potatoes is the secret to great potato salad. But Kenji, who makes such a small batch? I would be run out of town if I only made two potatoes! I eat that much during "quality control." ... 35
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@joannaputerbaugh37733 years ago I made this for a Father's Day BBQ and it was a hit! I've made potato salad several times in the past but adding vinegar and sugar to the potatoes right out of the boiling water then cooling was a game changer! Thanks so much for the recipe and tips, I'll be keeping this one for sure! ... 3
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@danielleanderson63713 years ago Potato salad is one of those things, like pizza, burgers, hot dogs, and chili, where everyone seems to have a version that they claim is the only true version, when in truth they're all wrong, because the best version is the one you make with the ingredients you love. ... 57
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@civilizeddiva3 years ago Can you imagine getting a text from one of your favorite chefs saying, “ Hey, come on over. Potato salad tonight!”😊 4
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@xraxisxtremestream15113 years ago I was looking for a potato salad recipe done by you a few weeks ago! Thank you for making this! looks delicious 1
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@bibom20123 years ago I thought my mom light up the gas stove with matches are dangerous, here kenji just straight up used a flamethrower 5
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@crabmansteve68443 years ago I love potato salad so much, it seems that every ethnicity has their own go to potato salad or potato salad-esque dish and I've yet to run into one I didn't like.
Potatoes are appreciated by all. 32
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@missborisjohnson3 years ago Thanks for this, I made your serious eats recipe for potato salad recently and it was the best I've ever tasted! And I even added vinegar to the boiling potatoes!
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@jasonfitzpatrick21973 years ago I can’t remember who used the phrase “the skin of the potato is disproportionately nutritious” but I use it every time I’m poking holes in that factoid. 38
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@The8merp3 years ago I love seeing all the little adjustments pro chefs make when cooking compared to home cooks. You can tell they are trained just by the discipline of their motion, not a single wasted movement. Also, love the little waste basket for scraps, I need to get me one. ...
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@DominicSear3 years ago It took me THREE DAYS to make that potato salad... THREE DAYS!! 25
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@mmarksz863 years ago I just made this exact recipe a month ago when I got hit by a random potato salad craving and the store-bought just didn't hit the spot. It came out amazing and definitely maintains a pleasant lightness and good acidity so it never feels heavy. ... 1
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@cellobarney3 years ago This might be the most controversial food in my extended family. Your version looks delicious! Nobody’s going to argue with me making Kenji’s version. Perfect timing, too, as this is our summer staple. 1
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@evan95363 years ago Potato salad with fresh dill is life changing, you gotta try it! 9
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@orifox16293 years ago I'm a real big fan of radish in my potato salad, especially fresh from the garden if you can get it. The snap of it and the bite of the flavour cuts into that fatty sweetness of the rest of the mixture and it sorta refreshes every bite. I love it so much ... 1
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@jennariggs94523 years ago Love that little container for the sugar, I need something similar to keep by the stove.
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@shawnjohnson96383 years ago This is fantastic!! I just made a batch and this is all I want to eat today!!
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@danielcraddock81923 years ago Whenever I make potato salad now, I always roast the potatoes first, let them cool and then mix them in. I love it 1
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@PossumMalone3 years ago Love the level of education that you transmit in your videos 2
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@SamwiseOutdoorslast year Watching Kenji's monitor while he's talking about potatoes absorbing vinegar is the secret to seeing Infinite Kenji.
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@trplankowner33232 years ago Kenji, thank you very much for this video! As a Southern boy, I love potato salad (it's sorta mandatory in these parts). Unfortunately, several years ago I developed a severe sensitivity to onions to the point that eating them could possibly lead to my death. As you can understand, it's extremely difficult to find potato salad that isn't made with onions. Compounding my difficulty, a few years ago I was left disabled by an auto collision and it is very difficult for me to stand for more than a few minutes (sometimes it is even difficult to sit upright in my desk chair). The timing of this video at the beginning of Summer has inspired me to attempt to make potato salad for myself and watching you make it should help me have the confidence to raise to the challenge (sorry for the pun). ... 8
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@grante83 years ago I come for the recipe, stay for the food science, and love the Kenji.
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@BlueJazzBoyNZ3 years ago Kenji The cooking tutor Jedi.
Look to the smarts of the others he posts with...
Spreading the cooking wealth to the world
With Humor and no BS ...
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@dtpugliese3183 years ago Oh my god, I was just going to search for potato salad recipes but before I could, Kenji popped up with a potato salad video as if he knew
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@kylespringer13283 years ago Hey Kenji, in your book, your recipe actually states to use vinegar and sugar in the boiling water (and to sprinkle vinegar again after cooking). I like how it comes out this way, since I prefer to avoid the mashed bits that you can get without changing the water's natural pH. Is this a conscious change in your preferences you have made over the years or did it just slip your mind for the video? ... 5
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@duke58863 years ago I just made this. Used shallots and garlic chives and Dijon cuz that's what I had. Great! I love the vinegar/sugar on the hot potatoes. Also added diced pickles and dried tarragon. Delish! Thank you Kenji.
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@Allpall3 years ago Just made this and it's the best potato salad I've ever had. I made some homemade mayo and added a bit of greek yogurt for extra creaminess. Also added some pickle relish and hard boiled eggs as suggested and it's chef's kiss :) ...
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@fenrisulfur6663 years ago as a Europian the amount of sugar you put in there shocks me. Feels like the sallad is sweet. 8
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@scottcampbell18743 years ago Great vid I'm new to your channel I love the kitchen and the way you cook thanks for sharing
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@indy14402 years ago made this for the Fourth to go with a pulled pork cook. So good and thanks Kenji.
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@irian423 years ago Oh potato salad with mayo - that kind of stuff could lead to wars in the wrong region of my country! 11
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@MrsRoper20153 years ago My mom has been doing something similar for years. When we make potato salad we chop up the onions or chives any herbs that will go into it and toss that with the hot potatoes and the vinegar before letting it cool then we add the Mayo/mustard and any additional things that we want. The potatoes really absorb the vinegar but also the flavor from the onions, chives, herbs. That way the flavor isn't just in the sauce but also the potatoes. ... 2
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@simplyk80033 years ago yo Kenji I fucking love you my guy, you a whole mood
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@mickeyBtsv3 years ago I like to use whole grain mustard, Dijon mustard and Kewpie mayo... Rice wine vinegar on the just boiled potatoes and no added sugar... Oh and caramelizes the onions 3
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@k1r10n3 years ago And now I crave fingerling potato salad. Have to try this vinegar trick but with a Russian-style salad - with spring onions, dill, and sour cream. 1
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@Nocco203 years ago Let’s goooo potato time 🥔. Love that sink btw. 1
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@Geeksmithing3 years ago Mustard + Sweet relish based potato salad is the BEST! 1
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@franciscologarzo67293 years ago Kenji, love your videos, I have a request, could you do a tour of your kitchen, I like how you have your knifes in that metal bar and the salt in the wooden box, no one does that, Your experience may come in handy for some ideas of setting our own kitchens ...
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@danielleanderson63713 years ago Would you ever do a video on vichyssoise? I made some last night to chill overnight, and when I tasted it this morning it reminded me a lot of liquefied potato salad, in a good way. More people need to know about chilled soups! ... 1
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@Random-ee7ms3 years ago Potatoes an. easy food to be added in every dish potato salad is looking refreshing
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@soymoder3 years ago I love potato salad. All time great dish.
I like adding dill to mine 👌
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@KillerCornMuffin3 years ago Wow I have been SEVERELY under salting my water for potato salad. 5
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@charthepirate3 years ago this is reminding me that I need to sharpen my knives. so smooth. 3
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@UraniumFire3 years ago I remember reading the vinegar technique long ago - in Fine Cooking or Saveur - but the sugar is new to me. Regarding pectin, my mom makes sauerkraut and potatoes, cooking the taters in with the sauerkraut, and they never soften. They're cooked through but oddly firm. ...
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@SquibGourmand3 years ago I felt validated when you dropped the potato at because I always feel bad losing my grip when peeling anything 1
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@harlanhavig2043 years ago Thanks for the recipe. What type of head mounted camera and app were you using?
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@davidklein71033 years ago Been waiting for this one! I love potato salad. It's my favorite side at Ezell's (which I'm sure you've tried by now). I've regretfully never made my own, but after watching this I'll have the mayonnaise-ey tuber facts to do it myself!
edit: lmao at the comic-sans and (literal) potato pics warning ... 1
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@DucNguyen-bd5ir3 years ago I agree with your friend. I don't put sugar in the potato salad. I also tend to make summer potato salad than potato salad normally for picnics because you don't have to worry about keeping chilled.
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@swedishbatman3 years ago Where do I get that pepper grinder? I've searched near and far and I have yet to find a high quality pepper grinder. The one you used looks amazing 1
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@jarydgallant13483 years ago Hey Kenji, I'm down in the Bay Area and I just got my hands on some really fresh garlic. What do you think would be the best use of this ingredient? Something that really shows off the freshness.
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@Repsyzz3 years ago Love your vid kenji, how about an ifu mie recipe next?
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@leslieharris90887 months ago I just made a combination of your Serious Eats and Julia Chil's potato salad yesterday. I add kalamata olives and shredded carrots, along with her suggestion of some dill pickle. I have to learn to mince smaller though. Followed your lead to add vinegar/salt/sugar to the water as potatoes cook. Now I know not to add any vinegar to the cooking water. Thanks. ...
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@zeemdotexe3 years ago I love you for leaving that in lmao
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@PiraticalJess3 years ago Salute to you sir, for making potato salad without ten pounds of nasty hard-boiled eggs! 1
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@michaelwang95863 years ago Throwing a bbq soon, so hyped about this video. Beer cooler sous vide also going off. thx chef come to boston you're my hero.
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@chayes017last year Used this for a BBQ as I have never made it...and added shredded cheddar/and cut up a half pound of bacon and a diced jalapeno and I got so many compliments.
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@BreakDanceFight3 years ago We all know that Kenji was looking at that garlic mayo on that spoon deciding if he could just stick it in his mouth on camera then just decided to jump cut to cover it up. 5
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@garyheaton33023 years ago I would think adding sugar to the water would result in a dilute sugar solution. Most of it would be poured out when the potatoes are drained. Adding them to the drained potatoes ensures you control the amount actually in the salad. ... 3

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