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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
Andorran Lamb Stew with Herbs
Andorra
3 hours
Bahraini Thareed
Bahrain
2.5-3.5 hours
Calulu de Carne de Porco com Ginguba
Angola
2 hours
Algerian Fish Soup
Algeria
1 hour 5 minutes
Nyambeh Nyebeh
Gambia
2 hours 10 minutes
Danish Saffron Seafood Stew
Denmark
1 hour
Moamba de Ginguba
Angola
1 hour 5 minutes
Puchero Andaluz
Spain
3 hours 30 minutes
Mauritian Sweet Potato Cakes
Mauritius
50 minutes (plus cooling time for sweet potatoes)
Pirão de Batata Doce com Peixe
Angola
1 hour 5 minutes
Hawaiian Beef Stew
Hawaii
2.5-3.5 hours
Rosolje
Estonia
1 hour