Potato Recipes Food Cooking International Guide

Potato Recipes From Around The World

By Barry J Smallhorn

Potato recipes are popular around the world. There is a large variety from the humble potato chips and French Fries to the Haggerty, Baked Potato and the ever popular Shepherds pie.

Through the centuries, all around the world, the potato has been cooked in different ways. It is such a basic staple food of so many cultures around the world, as there are endless ways to cook the humble potato.

The humble potato is probably the most versatile food in the world and is relatively easy to grow. It can be boiled, sautéed, roasted, baked and sliced for fries. It can even be melted down to a mash, and served as a side salad or added to meat.

It’s also the main ingredient of potato chips. Potatoes are used in many countries and there are hundreds of potato recipes. It can go into soups, stews, pies and casseroles. Simple mashed potato with lots of cream and butter is delicious without any additions.

Soup, when potato is an ingredient, has a chunky texture. The classic French creation, Vichyssoise is normally served cold with some crusty bread. It also contains onions, leeks, cream and chicken stock.

Haggerty

Haggerty is a similar dish but with grated cheddar cheese. The addition of garlic or mustard to mashed potato adds a bit of spiciness. Some people like to fry potato slices in butter and add some cayenne pepper. Grated potato is sometimes added to pancake batter to make a tasty savory pancake.

Baked Potato

A dish known to many Americans is baked potato with cheddar cheese or sour cream and chives. Mashed potatoes in New England often have the peel mixed in.

The harsh climate of Northern Europe has created a fondness for the potato. Scandinavian countries have a tradition of serving pickled herring with the first of the season’s new potatoes with dill.

Gnocchi dumplings

In Italy, the popular Gnocchi dumplings are made from either semolina or potatoes. Britain too has its classic potato recipes, one of the favorites being Shepherd’s Pie.

This is a dish of minced beef, onions and vegetables topped with mashed potatoes and baked in the oven until the topping is golden and crispy. Sometimes, grated cheese is sprinkled on top.

Bubble and Squeak

Another dish is one, which is ideal for using up leftovers. Bubble and Squeak, as it is known, uses slices of fried potato, strips of cabbage and diced bacon. It’s all fried up with a dash of Worcestershire Sauce. There’s no need to ever waste a potato!

There are plenty more potato recipes as the humble potato is very popular around the world.

There are people, due to their religious beliefs, cannot eat meat on Friday and eat Fish and Chips instead. So the humble potato has replaced meat for those who wish to adhere to religious beliefs.

About the Author:
Barry J Smallhorn has written a number of articles on cocktails and food recipes. See also Cocktail Recipes, Food Recipes, Fresh Seafood, Tuna Fish, Caviar, Beef Jerky Meat recipes, Organic Gift Baskets, Personalised Wine Bottles, Seafood Recipes, Wooden Wine Rack, Wine Storage Facility, Wine Racks, Wine Storage Racks, Custom Wine Cellars.
Keep a lookout for more of his articles on this website.

Did You Know?

What are the kitchen basics I need?
Kitchen basics that every kitchen should have are pots and pans (in a variety of sizes), measuring cups, measuring spoons, mixing bowls and an assortment of kitchen gadgets that make life easier.

One of these gadgets is a can opener. Being forced to saw off the bottom of a can could take a little of the fervor away from cooking. Also consider keeping whisks, spatulas and tongs as part of your cooking basics.

Another item basic that is used often is a drainer/strainer. These can come in the form of bowls or be part of a boiling pan set. It is used to drain spaghetti water from the pasta or can be used for anything similar.

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