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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

๐Ÿ’ก Tips & Tricks

  • โœ“Don't store near onions - they make each other spoil faster
  • โœ“Soak cut potatoes in cold water to remove excess starch for crispier fries
  • โœ“Russets for baking/frying, Yukon Gold for all-purpose, Red for salads

๐Ÿฅ— Nutrition Highlights

Calories

161 per medium potato

Carbs

37g

Fiber

4g

Key Nutrients
Vitamin CVitamin B6Potassium

๐Ÿ“– Recipes with Potato

๐Ÿ”„ Substitutes

  • Sweet potato
  • Cauliflower
  • Parsnips

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Pairs Well With

ButterCreamRosemaryGarlicCheese