When I grabbed one of my potatoes with a pair of tongs I was shocked at how strong the outer coating had become—it was like a thick potato chip jacket with soft, steamy potato inside.

Only larger seeds with tough exterior coatings should be soaked. Tiny seeds with thin outer shells do not require soaking.

The feel of the fish cakes should be slightly rubbery, with a textured outer coating. Lime leaves are actually “double” ...