I’m fascinated with the notion of resistant starch and all of the exciting research about the importance of a healthy, balanced, gut microbiota. This dish was created with exactly that notion in mind. Here, cooked and cooled potatoes are tossed with dressing made from a number of fermented ingredients, then combined with flavors of Bavaria; sauerkraut, dill, scallion and egg. Not only happiness for the gut, but happiness in that it can be done in stages, as time and life allows!
2 pounds potatoes, scrubbed and steamed whole [about 3 medium-large]
Dressing – yields ~1/2 cup
2 Tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar
2 Tablespoons kraut brine
1 Tablespoon white miso
1 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Salad
1- 1 ½ cups sauerkraut, lightly squeezed dry
1 cup diced celery [about 3 stalks]
4 scallions, white and green parts, chopped or ¼ cup chopped chives
3 tablespoons chopped dill
3 hardboiled eggs, chopped
Either the night before or up until about 3 hours before serving, place the unpeeled potatoes in a steamer basket and cook until a small knife slips easily through their widest part, 25-30 minutes. Let the potatoes cool fully on the counter or if cooking them the night before, in the fridge.
Whenever it’s convenient, whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
Cut the potatoes into cubes and mix them gently with half the dressing. Allow the salad to mingle and drink up some dressing while the remaining ingredients are prepared. [Depending on how moist you like it either add more dressing at this point or reserve for another use] Add the kraut, celery, scallions, dill, and egg to the bowl, folding gently to combine. Taste and see if salad needs another splash of apple cider vinegar or pinch of salt.
Catherine McConkie 2015, all rights reserved
Chef C’s cooking tips:
- Take good care of those spuds by using your sharpest knife and not stacking ’em too high when you cut them. Otherwise they may begin to crumble.
Catherine@thecaregiverstable.com
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