Are potatoes used in Asian cooking?

Potatoes have been planted throughout China since their introduction 400 years ago. They have become the main staple food for many Chinese people, especially in the remote mountainous regions. Through the years, different regions have developed different cooking methods for this highly versatile vegetable.

Do Chinese eat potato chips?

China’s potato chip consumption is low with consumers choosing biscuits, candy and chocolate instead, but the US and France top the global consumption charts, new research shows.

What cultures use potatoes?

From Ireland to Canada, many cultures have a unique twist on potatoes. The versatile starch is mashed with bacon in Denmark and stacked with meat in a pie form in the UK. Potatoes are fried and enjoyed with rice in Iran, Chile, and Peru.

What country is the biggest consumer of potatoes?

China
China is now world’s biggest potato consumer, producer. As China’s first international agricultural research institute, the centre marks China’s expanding opening up and international cooperation in agriculture.

Which country is the largest producer of potatoes in the world?

Top potato producers, 2007

	Quantity (tonnes)
1. China	72 040 000
2. Russian Fed.	36 784 200
3. India	26 280 000
4. United States	20 373 267

Where do Potatoes originate from?

Potatoes are thought to have originated from the area around Peru and following their discovery and hundreds of years of selective breeding, today you can find more than a thousand different potato sorts. Naturally they are common throughout the Americas and were first discovered and domesticated there.

What is a potato patty?

What it is: Just the essentials—grated potatoes, fried in butter and shaped into a patty in the pan. Because it’s so simple, it’s typically a side dish rather than the main event, and often a component of breakfast alongside with eggs, spinach, or sausage. (Photo: Flickr)

Are modern potatoes as nutritious as they used to be?

With close to five thousand different types of the plant all around the world, potatoes continue to change due to selective growing. However, a Canadian study shows that modern potatoes do not hold the same nutritional value as the ones from decades ago, having lost all or huge portions of certain contained vitamins and minerals.

What is sausage and french fries?

(Photo: Flickr) What it is: Sausage and french fries—hence the name (a portmanteau of the Spanish words for sausage and potato )—served with slaw for some obligatory crunch/acid/vegetables. Don’t confuse salchipapas with carne asada fries, its Southern Californian drunk-food cousin.