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Potato
Also known as: patata, kartoffel, pomme de terre
A starchy tuber that's a staple worldwide. Waxy potatoes hold shape for salads; starchy ones are fluffy for mashing and frying.
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Origin
South America (Andes)
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Storage
Cool, dark place away from onions
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Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
💡 Tips & Tricks
- ✓Don't store near onions - they make each other spoil faster
- ✓Soak cut potatoes in cold water to remove excess starch for crispier fries
- ✓Russets for baking/frying, Yukon Gold for all-purpose, Red for salads
🥗 Nutrition Highlights
Calories
161 per medium potato
Carbs
37g
Fiber
4g
Key Nutrients
Vitamin CVitamin B6Potassium
📖 Recipes with Potato
Eritrean Potato and Chickpea Stew
Eritrea
1 hour 5 minutes
Caldeirada de Cabrito Angolana
Angola
2 hours
Shepherd's Pie with a Parsnip and Potato Mash
United Kingdom
1 hour 20 minutes
Cabrito Assado com Batata Doce e Ginguba
Angola
2 hours 30 minutes
Patates Farcies à l'Algérienne
Algeria
1 hour 20 minutes
New England Clambake
United States
1 hour 45 minutes
Algerian Fish Soup
Algeria
1 hour 5 minutes
Calulu de Carne de Porco com Ginguba
Angola
2 hours
Moamba de Peixe com Batata Doce
Angola
1 hour 20 minutes
Carne de Vaca com Ginguba e Legumes
Angola
1 hour 50 minutes
Caldeirada de Cabrito
Angola
2 hours 30 minutes
Moamba de Cacusso
Angola
1 hour 55 minutes