Practical ingredient guide
Purple potato
Purple-fleshed potato used for its colour and texture.
Vegetables
All year round
International
What it offers and why to use it
Wash before peeling and remove green or sprouted areas. Cook until tender; colour varies with variety, acidity and cooking.
Flavour profile
Mild and earthy, floury or firm depending on variety.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Check that form and composition match the recipe; inspect date, pack and ingredient list.
Store
Store in a cool dry dark ventilated place, separate from onions. Cool and refrigerate once cooked.
Prepare
Mash, cooked salads, roasts and sides.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Fish, egg, garlic and olive oil.
How to substitute it
Different composition changes flavour, texture, allergens and nutrition. Adapt the recipe and check the pack.
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