Modu Recipes

Ttukdak Hyung's Macaroni Salad

A nostalgic Western-style side dish made with tender macaroni, crunchy cucumber, carrot, and sweet corn, all tossed in a savory and slightly sweet mayonnaise dressing.

🙋 Recommended for

  • ⭐ Those looking for a savory and crunchy side dish to accompany spicy or meat dishes.
  • ⭐ Anyone who wants to recreate the nostalgic macaroni salad from Western-style diners or school lunches.

Ingredients needed 🛒4 servings

  • Cooked macaroni (as needed)
  • Cucumber (a little)
  • Carrot (a little)
  • Sweet corn (a little)
  • Mayonnaise (generous amount)
  • Seasoned salt (a little)
  • Sugar (a little)
  • Black pepper (a little)

Recipe 🍳

  1. Boil the macaroni in salted water until tender, drain, and let cool.
  2. Finely dice the cucumber and carrot to maintain a crunchy texture.
  3. In a bowl, combine the cooled macaroni, diced cucumber and carrot, and sweet corn.
  4. Add a generous amount of mayonnaise, seasoned salt, sugar, and black pepper. Mix well until evenly coated.
  1. Boil macaroni, cool, and dice cucumber and carrot.
  2. In a bowl, combine macaroni, vegetables, and corn.
  3. Add mayonnaise, salt, sugar, and pepper; mix well.

Cooking tips 💡

  • After boiling the macaroni, let it cool naturally without rinsing in cold water, and drain thoroughly to prevent the dressing from becoming watery.
  • Chill the salad in the refrigerator for a while before serving for a moister and more flavorful taste.

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