International Potato Day 2024

May 30, 2024, 08:05 IST

WION Desk

Potato is a very popular food item and can be consumed in many forms. To mark International Potato Day, here are 6 potato dishes from across the globe.

1. Kumpir

This dish has its roots in Turkey. The potatoes are baked in an oven along with garlic, butter, and cheese stuffing. It is a must-try on your next visit to Turkey.

2. Perkedel Kentang

Perkedel Kentang is a side dish from Indonesia. Made using mashed potatoes, spices, and meat, it is a crispy fried potato patty. Next time you visit Indonesia, you must try this out!

3. Rosti

It is a popular breakfast option for people living in Switzerland. It consists of fried grated potatoes along with toppings of your choice like cheese, bacon, or eggs.

4. Raspeballer

Raspeballer is a potato dumpling that can be consumed as a meal or a side dish. It is the traditional dish of Norway that is known by different names across the country.

 5.Gamjajeon

A traditional dish of Korea, Gamjajeon is a fried potato dish that is paired with a mixture of soy sauce, vinegar, red chilli flakes, and sesame oil to add flavour to the dish.

6. Papa a la Huancaina

This cold-boiled potato dish is from Peru. It includes boiled potatoes in a spicy creamy sauce made of red onion, garlic, and Peruvian chilli and is popularly consumed as an appetizer in Peru. 

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