9 must-try potato dishes from around the world

Potatoes are one of the world's most versatile and widely consumed vegetables. From India, UK, to Italy and Germany, one can easily find the use of potatoes in daily meals. Rich in carbohydrates, they serve as an excellent source of energy, while also providing fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants. From spicy dum aloo to crispy fries, this humble tuber can be cooked in endless ways to suit every palate. Take a look at 9 must-try potato dishes from around the world.

It is an Indian delight, where baby potatoes are cooked slowly in a spicy and creamy gravy. The word “dum” refers to the slow-cooking technique where food is sealed and simmered in its own steam, allowing the flavors to infuse deeply.

It is a Spanish dish, where crispy, golden-fried potato cubes are served with a spicy bravas sauce (made from tomatoes, smoked paprika, garlic, and chili) and often paired with a creamy aioli. The name 'bravas' means fierce or spicy referring to the bold flavours of the sauce.

This is a German salad made with boiled potatoes, tossed in vinegar, mustard, onions, and broth. And in the North, it is served with mayonnaise, mustard, pickle juice, salt, and pepper.

These are soft, pillowy Italian dumplings made with potato, flour, and eggs. It is typically shaped into small ovals with ridges to hold sauce.

These are thin, crispy fries made with potatoes and are often considered the original “French fries.” They are often served in a paper cone with mayo on top.

This is a Peruvian dish, where boiled potatoes are served with a creamy, spicy cheese sauce made from aji amarillo (yellow chili peppers). It is usually garnished with lettuce, boiled eggs, and black olives.

This is a Canadian dish which consists of crispy fries topped with cheese curds and rich brown gravy. The heat melts the curds slightly, creating that signature gooey, stretchy bite.

It refers to large potato dumplings stuffed with meat, served with sour cream and bacon. It uses a mix of raw grated potatoes and boiled mashed potatoes, which gives them a unique, slightly chewy texture.

These are crispy golden-brown potato pancakes traditionally eaten during Hanukkah in Jewish cuisine. They are made with potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and oil.

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