Potato
Potato: a root or tuber that provides body, texture, and a subtle vegetal sweetness that intensifies when cooked.
What it offers and why to use it
Potato: a root or tuber that provides body, texture, and a subtle vegetal sweetness that intensifies when cooked. Peel or scrub according to the skin's condition. Cut into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking; suitable for roasting, steaming, boiling, frying, and mashing.
Earthy or mildly sweet flavour and texture that ranges from crisp when raw to creamy when cooked.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
When buying potatoes, look for firm, heavy pieces with intact skin, without any signs of dampness, deep bruising, excessive sprouting, or green parts.
Store
Store in a cool, dark, and well-ventilated place or in the refrigerator in the vegetable drawer, depending on the product. Remove any damaged pieces to prevent them from affecting the rest.
Prepare
Peel or scrub according to the skin's condition. Cut into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking; suitable for roasting, steaming, boiling, frying, and mashing.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Pairs well with olive oil, garlic, onions, herbs, spices, meats, fish, and legumes.
How to substitute it
If you don't have potatoes, you can substitute with another root or tuber with a similar texture, adjusting the cooking time and sweetness of the dish.
Recipes with potato
Ham and potato pizza with fried eggs
Medium Includes 2 h 30 min rising
Soft-boiled eggs with thyme pickled potatoes
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