Homemade Japanese Potato Salad from Rural Thailand
🏡 Sawasdee Ka! Love from Rural Thailand
Hello everyone! Today I’m sharing with you one of Japan’s most beloved home-cooked dishes – Potato Salad – but with a special Thai countryside twist! Living in a small village in Thailand, I’ve learned to adapt this classic Japanese comfort food to work perfectly in our tropical climate.
This dish actually appears in the famous Japanese drama “Midnight Diner" （Shinya Shokudo）, where simple ingredients transform into something deeply satisfying and heartwarming. That’s exactly the magic I want to recreate here in rural Thailand!
📺 The Magic of Midnight Diner’s Potato Salad
In the Japanese drama “Midnight Diner," potato salad is served alongside butter rice, creating one of the most memorable█
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From a Small House in Rural Thailand
Japanese Cuisine Made in Thailand – Potato Salad
Heart-warming Japanese potato salad made in a small Thai countryside kitchen
Sawasdee Ka! Love from Rural Thailand
Today, from my small village in Thailand, I’m sharing how to make the Japanese home-cooking classic “Potato Salad" with a Thai twist! I’ve added some special touches to make it deliciously refreshing even in Thailand’s hot climate.
This dish actually appears in the famous drama “Midnight Diner" as a beloved menu item. Simple yet profound – that’s the charm of potato salad, and I’d love to share it from my Thai countryside perspective!
💡 Chan Mon’s Special Tip: I add a touch of lime to keep it fresh and perfect for Thailand’s heat!
The Charm of Potato Salad in Midnight Diner
In Japan’s drama “Midnight Diner," potato salad appears alongside butter rice, creating a very memorable scene. The simple yet heartwarming flavor resonates with me, even here in rural Thailand.
Watching this video, I feel the warmth of Japanese home cooking. Even living in Thailand, I want to cook with the same heartfelt care.
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Thai-Style Japanese Potato Salad Recipe
Main Ingredients （Serves 4）
Potatoes – 4 medium-sized
Onion – 1/2 piece
Carrot – 1/2 piece
Cucumber – 1 piece
Hard-boiled eggs – 2 pieces
Ham – 100g
Thai-Style Seasonings
Mayonnaise – 5 tablespoons
Lime juice – 1 tablespoon
Salt – 1/2 teaspoon
Black pepper – a pinch
Sweet chili sauce – 1 teaspoon （Thai secret weapon!）
Cooking Instructions
Boil the Potatoes
Peel the potatoes and cut into bite-sized pieces. Boil in salted water for 15-20 minutes until a bamboo skewer goes through easily. Drain well and mash while still hot.
Prepare the Vegetables
Slice the carrot thinly and boil. Slice the onion thinly and soak in water. Cut the cucumber into thin rounds, salt them, and squeeze out the water.
Prepare Eggs and Ham
Roughly chop the hard-boiled eggs and cut the ham into strips. In Thailand, Japanese ham is hard to find, so I use local ham.
Make Thai-Style Dressing
Mix mayonnaise with lime juice, salt, pepper, and the secret sweet chili sauce. This is the Thai-style point!
Mix Everything Together
Add all ingredients and the dressing to the mashed potatoes and gently mix together. Taste and adjust with salt or lime juice as needed.
Chill in Refrigerator
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Cold potato salad is perfect for Thailand’s hot weather!
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Chan Mon’s Love-Filled Tips
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The Magic of Lime
While vinegar is often used in Japan, lime is easily available in Thailand. The refreshing acidity is perfect for hot weather!
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Sweet Chili Sauce
Just a little bit adds Thai-style sweet and spicy flavor as an accent. The key is not to add too much!
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Chilling Tips
In Thailand’s heat, thorough chilling is essential. Placing banana leaves under the plate makes it look more refreshing too.
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Plating Tips
Serving on Thai ceramic plates makes it look even more delicious. Using cilantro as garnish is also recommended!
My Memories with Potato Salad
I first tasted Japanese potato salad at a Japanese restaurant in Bangkok. I was so moved by its gentle flavor that I continued making it even after returning to my hometown in Isaan region.
At first, I struggled because Japanese ingredients were hard to find, but by improvising with local ingredients, I discovered new deliciousness. This was the beginning of my “Thai-style Japanese cuisine."
The village grandmothers also love this “Farang Salad" （foreign salad）, and now we even make it for village festivals. Food is such a wonderful bridge connecting cultures, isn’t it?
Nutritional Value & Health Benefits
Rich in Potassium
Great for hot weather hydration
High-Quality Protein
From eggs and ham
Vitamin A
From carrots for healthy eyes