Verduras

Boiling potatoes

Boiling potatoes
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Ingredient Information

Name

Boiling potatoes

Category

Verduras

Popularity

87 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Boiling potatoes are a variety of potato specially selected for their firm texture and their ability to hold their shape during cooking. Unlike more starchy potatoes, these potatoes have a moderate starch content and thin skin, making them ideal for preparations such as boiling, stews, salads, and dishes where the potato needs to retain its integrity without falling apart.

Originating from the Andean region in South America, where potatoes have been cultivated for thousands of years, boiling potatoes are a staple ingredient in the cuisine of various Spanish-speaking countries, especially in Hispanic America. Their adaptation to temperate climates and varying altitudes allows them to grow with an optimal texture for boiling in water.

Properties: these potatoes are a good source of complex carbohydrates, providing sustained energy, in addition to containing fiber, vitamin C, and minerals like potassium. When boiled, they maintain a firm texture that makes them versatile in the kitchen.

Synonyms in Hispanic America:

  • Boiling potatoes
  • Firm potatoes
  • Saladet potatoes (in some countries like Peru and Colombia)
  • Salad potatoes

In summary, boiling potatoes are the ideal ingredient for recipes that require tender yet firm potatoes, perfect for boiling, salads, stews, and side dishes in traditional Hispanic American cuisine.

Nutritional Properties

0.3mg
zinc
2.2g
fiber
6mg
sodium
12mg
calcium
15mcg
folate
0.1g
fats
0.81mg
iron
421mg
potassium
0.8g
sugars
77
calories
57mg
phosphorus
23mg
magnesium
2g
proteins
20mg
vitamin c
17.5g
carbohydrates

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