by Elizabeth Andoh | Nov 3, 2023 | Kitchen Culture, Year-Round
In Japan today, two types of Western-style potatoes are regularly enjoyed: mékuin (May Queen) and danshaku (“Baron”). The former was developed in Great Britain at the beginning of the 20th century and made its way to Japan via America shortly thereafter....
by Elizabeth Andoh | Nov 3, 2023 | Kitchen PROJECTS, Year-Round
PROJECT Potato Most white-fleshed potatoes generally fall into either of two categories: fluffy OR waxy. Fluffy potatoes are high-starch and tend to crumble when simmered; they are perfect for mashing, and when making korokke (croquettes). The Japanese often describe...
