Potashin
Potashin is a traditional stew associated with Verdarian cuisine. The name is widely believed to derive from a Verdarian word for pot combined with a common dish-ending suffix, reflecting its nature as a pot-cooked meal. The dish is characterized by a thick, deeply flavored broth and a balance of starches, vegetables, and proteins.
Typical ingredients include root vegetables such as potatoes or yams, squash, legumes, and a protein such as
Regional variations exist within Verdaria. Coastal communities may substitute fish or shellfish for meat, while inland
Historically, potashin appears in Verdarian culinary records dating from the late medieval period and is commonly