Deluxe Braai Potato Salad

INGREDIENTS

Potatoes:6–8 medium soft-cooking potatoes
Cooked Dressing:2 tablespoons white sugar2 eggs, whisked1 tablespoon cornstarch½ teaspoon salt½ cup Klim (powdered milk)½ cup vinegar2 tablespoons water1 teaspoon mustard sauce
65g cold butter - add last
Finishing1 cup mayonnaise2 hard-boiled eggs, diced or grated (boil exactly 10 minutes, avoid overcooking)1 small onion, finely chopped1 gherkin, finely chopped1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

METHOD

Boil the potatoes:Peel and cube the potatoes. Place them in a large pot and cover with cold, lightly salted water (about ¾ full).Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender.Drain in a colander and allow to cool completely.
Make the cooked dressing:In a small saucepan, whisk together the sugar, beaten eggs, cornstarch, and salt.Add the Klim, vinegar, water, and mustard.Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens (about 10 minutes).Remove from heat and stir in the cold butter until melted.Allow to cool completely.
Once cool, whisk in the mayonnaise until smooth.
Assemble:In a large bowl, combine the cooled potatoes with the boiled eggs, onion, and gherkin.Pour over the dressing and gently toss to coat.Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Chill:Refrigerate overnight for the best flavour and texture.

INFO & TIPS

Make sure to use good quality potatoes!
Serves 8-10 people.

POSTED ON

01 Dec 2025

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