Mishima bareisho

Mishima bareisho is a potato variety that's a successor of May Queen potatoes. They're produced in Japan's Mishima City in Shizuoka Prefecture. The potatoes have a glossy surface that has no scratches. The flavor is sweet, while the texture is creamy, soft, and flaky.

Once cooked, these potatoes don't fall apart easily. The production method is as interesting as the potatoes themselves – first, the soil is covered with a vinyl sheet, and the potatoes are then harvested by hand in order not to damage the skin.

A few weeks later, they are stored in a cool and dark place with ideal ventilation conditions to mature, which also increases their shelf life.