We’re all familiar with American and German potato salads, but less so with their Austrian counterpart, a lighter, brighter version of the dish that’s simultaneously more refreshing (there’s no mayonnaise in it, and relatively little fat overall) and deeper in flavor, thanks to the incorporation of chicken broth and the savoriness it brings.
\nStoring potatoes in the refrigerator allows enzymes to convert starches to sugars, giving the potatoes a hint of sweetness and a creamier texture.
\nPeeling and slicing the potatoes before cooking helps them cook more evenly, while boiling them along with their skin adds back some of the skin\u2019s earthy flavor.
\nAdding vinegar to the potatoes immediately after cooking allows the vinegar to penetrate more deeply.
\nChicken broth adds savory depth to the dressing.<\/p>\n
Place sliced potatoes<\/strong> in a large saucier or Dutch oven and cover with water.<\/strong> Season generously with salt.<\/strong> Place potato skins<\/strong> in a fine-mesh strainer and place on top of pot. Add just enough water to submerge potato skins.<\/strong> Bring to a boil over high heat and simmer until potatoes<\/strong> are tender, about 15 minutes.<\/p>\n Discard potato skins,<\/strong> drain potatoes,<\/strong> and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle with 2 TBS vinegar<\/strong> and set aside to cool. When they are cool enough to handle, transfer potatoes<\/strong> to a large bowl.<\/p>\n Add remaining vinegar, olive oil, mustard, red onion, chives, chicken stock,<\/strong> and sugar.<\/strong> Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, roughly stir and fold mixture so that potatoes<\/strong> release some starch<\/strong> and liquid begins to thicken a little. Season to taste with salt<\/strong> and white<\/strong> or black pepper.<\/strong> Set aside to rest for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight. (If resting longer than 4 hours, cover bowl and transfer to refrigerator.) Stir again vigorously to thicken dressing;<\/strong> it should have a loose but not soupy consistency. If it’s too thick, thin it out with a little extra water<\/strong> or chicken stock<\/strong> and re-season. Serve cold, warm or at room temperature.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Yield: 4 to 6 Adapted from: Serious Eats We’re all familiar with American and German potato salads, but less so with their Austrian counterpart, a lighter, brighter version of the dish that’s simultaneously more refreshing (there’s no mayonnaise in it, and relatively little fat overall) and deeper in flavor, thanks to the incorporation of chicken broth and the savoriness it brings. Storing potatoes in the refrigerator allows enzymes to convert starches to sugars, giving the potatoes a hint of sweetness…<\/p>\n