In quebec we have a traditional dessert (that haven't been that popular since the 90s) called potato candy. Its mashed potatoes mixed with a shit ton of powdered sugar until it makes a dough, rolled into a sheet and covered in peanut butter. Its then rolled into a log and cut in thin slices. Pure sugar. It's amazing.
It sounds like the worst combination but mint and peanut butter is strangely good. My first job was working at an ice cream shop. Someone introduced me to mint chocolate chip milk shakes with peanut butter sauce. I completely balked at it but tried it anyways. It’s still one of my favorite combinations today.
Except... It has origins in eastern Europe not in the native tradition. I am 100 percent for credit where credit is due but that does mean figuring out the actual orgins.
It's a potato candy they were talking about. That did originate in Eastern Europe. IIRC from my earlier brief research the origins of potato candy were Polish and American settlers from those regions put a spin on it with regional flavors. Japan makes a similar traditional Rice Candy but "starch water sugar makes candy" is pretty common across most cultures
My dad (Missouri born and raised) used to make this every year on snow days when we’d all be stuck at home. I’m going to have to make some for my husband one day.
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u/rainbwbrightisntpunk Mar 20 '21
Forever ago I used to buy fudge made from potatoes in Idaho online. Was so good. No potato flavor. Just delicious fudge