World Flavors Cookbook

Rasols (Latvian Potato Salad)

Name: Rasols (Latvian Potato Salad)
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: Latvia
Ingredients: 4 boiled potatoes, diced 2 boiled carrots, diced 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped 3 pickled cucumbers, diced 200g cooked ham or beef, diced 1 apple, diced For the sauce: 200g sour cream, 100g mayonnaise, 1 tsp mustard, salt, pepper

A rich and complex layered or mixed potato salad with meat, eggs, and pickles, dressed in a creamy sauce.

Cuisine: Latvia

Ingredients

4 boiled potatoes, diced 2 boiled carrots, diced 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped 3 pickled cucumbers, diced 200g cooked ham or beef, diced 1 apple, diced For the sauce: 200g sour cream, 100g mayonnaise, 1 tsp mustard, salt, pepper

Instructions

1. Ensure all boiled ingredients are completely cold before dicing. 2. Combine all the diced ingredients in a large bowl. 3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper. 4. Fold the sauce into the salad until everything is evenly coated. 5. Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. 6. Garnish with fresh herbs or extra egg before serving.