Potatoes

Potato / papa

Flavor and role

There are floury and waxy potatoes. Floury ones suit frying and mashing; waxy ones suit braising and salads.

Typical dishes and uses

Fish and chips (floury), potato gratin, salmon baked in foil, curry, colcannon.

Substitutes

Sweet potato (sweeter), taro, celeriac. For frying, choose a floury variety (such as Russet or Maris Piper).

Storage

Keep in a cool, ventilated place away from light for 2-4 weeks. Refrigeration makes them sweet and prone to burning when fried. Always cut out sprouts and green parts.

Main countries

Peru · Germany · Ireland

Used in this book

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Updated 2026-10-10