There is no better day to celebrate being
American than the fourth of July. If you are of
mixed heritage like Chinese American you may
also want to celebrate the fourth of July as
well as your heritage by adding an ethnic twist
to some of the fourth of July’s cookout
traditions. Everyone knows that it just is not a
Fourth of July cook out without potato salad.
For example, check out the recipe below for
Chinese potato Salad.
The ingredients you will need
About 2.5 lbs of potatoes that works out to
about 5-6 medium potatoes
4 slices bacon, well-cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup chopped bok choy
1 red pepper, diced
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
For the sauce you will need
1 1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp sugar
1 tbs soy sauce
1-2 tsp sesame oil
1/8-1/4 tsp hot mustard powder
1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
The first step boil the potatoes unless they
are still firm but cooked completely. Then cut
the potatoes into bite size or salad-size
chucks. Mix up the sauce. You can alter the
mustards and sesame oil depending on you taste.
Mix in the potatoes and other solid ingredients
together in a large bowl and add the sauce. Make
sure to mix well and then chill.
This Chinese version of a classic Fourth of
July favorite will add an ethic flavor to your
patriotic celebration. Part of being in America
is being able to express your ethnic background
without having to worry about what people will
say. There is no better time to celebrate this
freedom than the fourth of July. Try this ethnic
style favorite next Fourth of July.