Around The World: Delicious Potato Recipes

Potatoes are a versatile, beloved food around the globe. This humble tuber can be made into everything from creamy mashed to crispy fries. Whether you’re already a good cook or you’re learning how to cook potatoes, exploring different international recipes can bring excitement and variety into your meals. Enjoy these delicious potato dishes from around the world.

Spanish Patatas Bravas

Patatas Bravas (Spanish tapas) is a popular Spanish food known for its crispy potato and spicy tomato-based sauce. 

Ingredients:

• 4 large, peeled potatoes cut into cubes
• 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil
• Finely chop 1 onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• Can (14 oz. ) of diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
• To taste: salt and pepper
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Pre-heat your oven to 200degC or 400degF. Toss potato cubes, olive oil, pepper, and salt. 
2. Sauté in olive oil the onions and garlic until they’re soft. Add the diced toms and smoked paprika. Simmer until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
3. Serve the crispy fries topped off with tomato sauce and garnished freshly with parsley.

Indian Aloo Gobi

Aloo Gobi is one of the classic Indian dishes that combine potatoes, cauliflower, and aromatic spices. It’s a vegetarian favorite that pairs nicely with rice and naan.

Ingredients:

• 3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
• Finely chop 1 onion
• 2 tomatoes chopped
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 inch grated ginger
• Cumin seeds – 1 tablespoon
• One teaspoon of turmeric powder
• Use 1 teaspoon of coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
• Salt is good for you
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in large pan. Add cumin seed. Once they have started to splutter add the onions garlic and ginger. Saute until golden brown.
2. Add the tomato, turmeric powder, ground coriander, and some salt. The tomatoes should be cooked until soft.
3. Put the potatoes in. Stir well. Put a cover on. Sauté the veggies for a while on medium heat or until they are soft.
4. Right before serving, sprinkle some garam masala and add some fresh cilantro as a garnish.

American Classic Mashed Potatoes

American cuisine loves mashed potatoes for their creamy texture, buttery flavor, and delicious taste. This dish is perfect for any holiday meal or comforting evening.

Ingredients:

• 4 large potatoes, peeled & quartered
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup butter
• Salt and Pepper to Taste
• Fresh chives can be used as garnish

Instructions:

1. Boil the potatoes in salted boiled water for about 15 minutes. Drain and then return to pot.
2. Heat the cream and butter together in a pan until the fat melts.
3. Gradually stir in the butter and milk combination, then mash the potatoes until smooth.
4. Garnish each serving with fresh chives.

French Gratin dauphinois

Gratin dauphinois, a French classic dish of thinly sliced baked potatoes with cream and cheese. It’s an elegant side dish, which pairs well with roasted chicken or beef.

Ingredients:

• 4 large potatoes thinly slice
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 minced clove of garlic
• Gruyere Cheese, grated
• To taste: salt and pepper
• Nutmeg for taste

Peruvian Papa a la Huancaina

It is a traditional Peruvian meal that consists of boiled potatoes in a spicy cream cheese sauce. It’s commonly served as a main dish or an appetizer.

Ingredients:

• 4 large potatoes boiled, sliced and cooled
• 1/2 cup queso fresco (fresh cheese) or feta cheese
• 1/4 cup evaporated whey
• 1/4 cup vegetable lubricant
• 1 garlic clove
• The seeds of 2-3 yellow peppers are removed, and the peppers are chopped.
• To taste: salt and pepper
• Garnish with lettuce leaves, hard-boiled yolks and eggs

Instructions:

1. In a high-speed blender, combine cheese, evaporated milk, oil, and chilies. Blend until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and other spices.
2. Arrange your lettuce leaves onto a platter. Add the sliced fries on top.
3. Serve the cheese on the potatoes with the hard-boiled eggs.

Conclusion

Potatoes, a versatile food ingredient, can be transformed to make a number of different delicious dishes. These recipes can be used to explore new and exciting flavors or to learn to cook them in different ways. From the spicy patatas bravas (Spanish) to the creamy Gratin Dauphinois (French), each dish highlights the potato’s ability to absorb and enhance a range of flavors. Try these international recipes the next time your in the kitchen and savor a journey through taste and tradition.