Wasabi Potato Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 tablespoon wasabi paste or 1/2 tablespoon wasabi powder, plus
water, to make a paste
1 cup mayonnaise
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 slices cooked bacon, chopped or 1 tablespoon bacon bits
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 apple, diced
1 tablespoon mint, minced (or Japanese ohba)
salt and pepper

Preparation

In a medium saucepan over high heat place potatoes covered with water.
Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 12 minutes or until tender.
Drain and spread potatoes on a cookie sheet. Cool to room temperature.
While potatoes are cooling, whisk the wasabi paste and mayonnaise together in a large bowl until blended.
Stir in potatoes, celery, bacon, onion, apple, mint, salt and pepper (to taste).
Refrigerate until serving. Serve cold or at room temperature.