Potato can be prepared in diverse ways. By playing with potatoes, you can explore every kind of fun textures and flavors. Below are some creative ways to incorporate potatoes into dishes.
Hasselback Potatoes
Hasselback potatoes are thinly sliced potatoes that are left together at the bottom, creating a fan effect. They are normally grilled and sprinkled with butter, salt and spices. It can make a delicious accompaniment to baked goods.
Dauphinoise Potato
Dauphinoise potatoes sliced and cooked in a creamy garlic sauce. You can cook it raw in a sauce or boil it first for extra texture (known as dauphinoise gratin). Dauphinoise sauce is generally created from a mix of double cream, milk, garlic cloves and gruyere cheese. This delicious side goes well with every kind of dishes.
Mexican baked potato
Give your baked potatoes a spicy tangy kick with these Mexican potato recipe. You will need paprika, chili powder, oregano, cumin, pepper, salt, onion powder and garlic powder. Mexican baked potatoes go well with many Mexican dishes including chili con carne or as an accompaniment to some tacos or burritos.
Creamy garlic mashed potatoes
Looking for mouth-watering mashed potato recipes? Try this creamy garlic mashed potatoes. Unsalted butter and heavy cream can help give your dough a soft texture. Adding a little garlic will help add zest. These mashed potatoes go well with French-inspired dishes, but you can even try serving them with other dishes.
Homemade French fries
You can even turn potatoes into homemade french fries. By making your own French fries, you can control precisely how healthy or unhealthy they’re. To make french fries, cut the potatoes into thin strips and fry them in a pan with oil. You can even use an air fryer for a healthier option. To give your french fries extra flavor, experiment with different seasonings besides salt. Garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, parsley and oregano all go well with the fries.
Potato curry
Potatoes are very good at absorbing other flavors. This makes it an amazing ingredient in curries. Potatoes also make a good substitute for meat in curries, helping to give them a firm texture. Aloo curry is probably the most popular potato curries – made with potatoes, coconut milk and onion tomato masala. Serve this with rice and naan bread and enjoy as a standalone meal, or enjoy as a side to other curries.
Potato pancakes
Potato pancakes are an amazing way to incorporate potatoes into your breakfast. They are made using potatoes, flour, milk, eggs and butter. Mix all of these ingredients to make pancake mix, add some of the mixture to the pan, then fry as if you were cooking regular pancakes. Potato waffles can be made using an analogous mixture. You can serve potato pancakes with a savory item like bacon and eggs, otherwise you can add a sweet ingredient like maple syrup.
