Source: nephrocare.it

Presentation

Side dish, but also a single dish, of Hungarian origin prepared with potatoes, eggs, cucumbers, mayonnaise, sour cream, spices, white pepper, sugar and lemon juice

Ingredients

For 2 people

300 g (10.6 oz) potatoes
2 eggs
2 pickles / gherkins
60 g (2.1 oz) mayonnaise
120 g (4.2 oz) sour cream (30% fat)
Salt-free spices
Ground white pepper
A pinch of sugar
A few drops of lemon juice

Method

Peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes.

Leave them in warm water for 2 hours and remove the water.

Boil them, possibly changing the water halfway through cooking. These preparation steps help reduce the potassium contained in potatoes.

Harden the eggs, shell them and cut them into cubes.

Cut the pickled cucumbers into cubes as well.

Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream and spices thoroughly in a mixing bowl

Add the potatoes, hard-boiled eggs and gherkins.

Put everything in the refrigerator for a couple of hours

Serve as a side dish for roast or breaded meat, but it’s nutritious on its own

Allergens

Cucumber: cases of individual intolerance described

Lemon: Lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Mayonnaise: containing egg, included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Cream: presence of lactose and milk proteins

Potatoes: possible individual intolerance; possible reactivity in case of allergy to Gramineae, Birch, Parietaria

Pepper: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Spices: possible cases of spice intolerance

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Cucumber: Favorable to kidney function and stone prevention; also favorable to liver function.

Lemon: Rich in substances with antioxidant action: vitamin C, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote the regeneration of liver cells, the functionality of the immune system and which act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Mayonnaise: Vitamin E which protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids with egg; Vitamin E which protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids with extra virgin olive oil;  mustard which strengthens the immune system and is also suitable for nephropathic patients; lemon rich in substances with antioxidant action that promote the regeneration of liver cells, the functionality of the immune system and that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for liver function for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Sour cream: rich in lactic ferments that regulate the intestinal flora and promote the functionality of the immune system. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of probiotics, vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Potatoes: rich in carotenoids and vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune and cardiovascular systems. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Pepper: contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Spices: ginger, cinnamon, chili pepper, turmeric, cloves, saffron, mustard, etc., have the ability to regulate cholesterol and blood sugar content and strengthen the immune system.

Eggs: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Safety / Intended use

Also intended for individuals suffering from:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity) with caution based on the degree of acidity and spiciness