Jalapeno Potato Chaat Cups

Prep: 10 min3 servingsmediumIndian-inspired
Jalapeno Potato Chaat Cups

Tangy spiced potato salad served in crisp canape cups, combining boiled potatoes with jalapenos, celery, and onion in a vinegar-oil dressing. Garnished with fresh coriander, these bite-sized appetizers offer bold flavors and are best made ahead and chilled before serving.

Ingredients

3 servings
  • 1 kilogram potato, boiled, cubed, peeled
  • 3 tablespoon jalapeno, minced
  • 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
    apple cider vinegar1:1acid

    similar tartness

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  • 2 tablespoon virgin olive oil
    vegetable oil1:1fat

    neutral flavor substitute

  • 3 celery, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, crushed
  • 10 canape cups
    small phyllo cups1:1vessel

    similar presentation

  • ½ handful coriander leaves
    parsley1:1herb

    milder fresh garnish

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Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine vinegar, jalapenos, jalapeno brine, olive oil, celery, onion, and black pepper

  2. 2

    Toss everything well until mixed

  3. 3

    Add boiled potatoes and toss so they are coated in dressing mixture

  4. 4

    Refrigerate until ready to serve

  5. 5

    Spoon mixture into canape cups

  6. 6

    Garnish with coriander leaves

  7. 7

    Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled

Tips

Tip 1

Make ahead: prepare the potato mixture and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before filling cups to allow flavors to develop

Tip 2

Use fresh jalapenos for maximum flavor and heat

Good to Know

Storage

Refrigerate potato mixture in covered container up to 24 hours. Do not fill canape cups more than 2 hours before serving to avoid soggy cups.

Make Ahead

Prepare dressing and potato mixture up to 1 day ahead. Fill cups just before serving.

Serve With

Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled. Arrange filled cups on a platter for appetizer service.

Common Mistakes

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Do not fill canape cups too far in advance to avoid cups becoming soggy

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Do not skip refrigeration step as chilling allows flavors to meld

Substitutions

white wine vinegar
apple cider vinegar1:1acid

similar tartness

Full guide →
virgin olive oil
vegetable oil1:1fat

neutral flavor substitute

Full guide →
coriander leaves
parsley1:1herb

milder fresh garnish

Full guide →
canape cups
small phyllo cups1:1vessel

similar presentation

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