CHARLOTTE POTATO SALAD, CAPERS & CORNICHONS

A classic, finely balanced potato salad of tender Charlotte potatoes folded through creamy mayonnaise with capers, cornichons and fresh herbs.

INGREDIENTS

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COOKED CHARLOTTE POTATOES

300g Charlotte potatoes, washed and scrubbed

20g salt

8 sprigs tarragon or thyme

Few sprigs of mint

4 cloves garlic, cut in half

2 litres cold water

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MAYONNAISE

(Can be bought if preferred)

2 egg yolks

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1½ tbsp white wine vinegar

400ml vegetable oil

8 turns milled black pepper

4g salt

2 tsp water

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ASSEMBLY

Cooked Charlotte potatoes (from above)

200g mayonnaise

1 tbsp baby capers

1 tbsp chopped capers

½ tbsp chopped cornichons

2 tbsp chopped gherkins or cornichons

2 tbsp wholegrain mustard

4 spring onions, sliced

1 tsp chopped parsley

1 tsp chopped chives

6g coarse sea salt

12 turns milled black pepper

Method

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COOKED CHARLOTTE POTATOES

Place the potatoes, herbs and garlic into a pan with the cold water and salt.

Slowly bring to a simmer and cook for 20–30 minutes, until just tender, depending on size.

When nearly cooked, remove from the heat and leave the potatoes to cool at room temperature in the cooking liquid to absorb more flavour.

Drain well, allow to dry, then cut the potatoes in half and set aside.

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MAYONNAISE

Place the egg yolks, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper into a Magimix bowl.

Blend for 2–3 minutes until emulsified.

Slowly pour in the vegetable oil while whisking continuously.

Add a little water if the mayonnaise becomes too thick.

Check seasoning and adjust if necessary.

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ASSEMBLY

Place the mayonnaise into a large bowl.

Add the capers, cornichons, gherkins, mustard, herbs, spring onions and seasoning.

Gently fold in the cooked potatoes, taking care not to break them.

Check seasoning and adjust before serving.

CHARLOTTE POTATO SALAD, CAPERS & CORNICHONS

A classic, finely balanced potato salad of tender Charlotte potatoes folded through creamy mayonnaise with capers, cornichons and fresh herbs.

INGREDIENTS

   +  &nbsp
COOKED CHARLOTTE POTATOES

300g Charlotte potatoes, washed and scrubbed

20g salt

8 sprigs tarragon or thyme

Few sprigs of mint

4 cloves garlic, cut in half

2 litres cold water

   +   
MAYONNAISE

(Can be bought if preferred)

2 egg yolks

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1½ tbsp white wine vinegar

400ml vegetable oil

8 turns milled black pepper

4g salt

2 tsp water

   +   
ASSEMBLY

Cooked Charlotte potatoes (from above)

200g mayonnaise

1 tbsp baby capers

1 tbsp chopped capers

½ tbsp chopped cornichons

2 tbsp chopped gherkins or cornichons

2 tbsp wholegrain mustard

4 spring onions, sliced

1 tsp chopped parsley

1 tsp chopped chives

6g coarse sea salt

12 turns milled black pepper

Method

   +   
COOKED CHARLOTTE POTATOES

Place the potatoes, herbs and garlic into a pan with the cold water and salt.

Slowly bring to a simmer and cook for 20–30 minutes, until just tender, depending on size.

When nearly cooked, remove from the heat and leave the potatoes to cool at room temperature in the cooking liquid to absorb more flavour.

Drain well, allow to dry, then cut the potatoes in half and set aside.

   +   
MAYONNAISE

Place the egg yolks, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper into a Magimix bowl.

Blend for 2–3 minutes until emulsified.

Slowly pour in the vegetable oil while whisking continuously.

Add a little water if the mayonnaise becomes too thick.

Check seasoning and adjust if necessary.

   +   
ASSEMBLY

Place the mayonnaise into a large bowl.

Add the capers, cornichons, gherkins, mustard, herbs, spring onions and seasoning.

Gently fold in the cooked potatoes, taking care not to break them.

Check seasoning and adjust before serving.

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