新しんじゃが

noun

new potatoes

Refers to early-harvested, small, tender potatoes with thin skin, typically available in spring and early summer.

• 春はるになると、八百屋やおやに新しんじゃがが並ならび始はじめる。

  When spring comes, new potatoes start appearing at the greengrocer's.

• 新しんじゃがは皮かわごと煮にるとおいしい。

  New potatoes are delicious when boiled with the skin on.