Step 1

Peel and cut the potatoes into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.

Step 2

Bring water to a boil in a steamer, and steam the potatoes for 15 minutes until soft and tender.

Step 3

Gently mash the potatoes and leave some small chunks for texture. Set aside to cool down before mixing.

Step 4

Prepare Persian cucumber slices and shallot slices by soaking them in salted water for a few minutes. Drain and squeeze hard to remove the excess water. Set them aside.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, add mashed potato, cucumber slices, shallot slices, imitation crab meat, and seasoning with Japanese mayonnaise, condensed milk, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ground black pepper. Mix well with a spatula.

Step 6

Serve immediately, or refrigerate it for 30 minutes to have a chilled Japanese potato salad.