Japanese Potato Dishes

Sweet roasted potatoes, known as yaki imo in Japanese, are one of the favorite and most comforting winter snacks eaten in the country. Even though different varieties can be employed, yaki imo is usually prepared with traditional Japanese potatoes... READ MORE

The crispy daigaku imo are Japanese deep-fried potatoes coated with a sweet sugar glaze. Glossy and crispy from the outside, the potato chunks stay juicy, tender, and soft on the inside. Since the name of this affordable treat translates to un... READ MORE

Nikujaga is a Japanese dish consisting of meat (niku) and potatoes (jagaimo) as its main ingredients. Like most dishes in the Japanese cuisine, the meat is added for flavor, rather than substance. The most common type of meat use... READ MORE

Kuri kinton is a traditional meal consisting of mashed sweet potatoes and chestnuts in chestnut syrup and mirin. Literally translated, it means chestnut gold mash, its bright, golden yellow color symbolizing economic prosperity and wealth... READ MORE

Japanese potato salad is a traditional salad that's a staple at izakayas (informal bars), but it's also often prepared at home. Although there are many variations and many ingredients can be added to the salad, it's usually made with a combination... READ MORE