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    Home » Round Up » The Best Potato Recipes from Around the World

    The Best Potato Recipes from Around the World

    Published on May 31, 2020 Modified: Aug 6, 2020 by Alexandria Drzazgowski.

    One of my favorite foods in the world is potatoes. Luckily, it seems like almost everyone’s favorite food in is potatoes! And the world is full of incredible potato recipes.

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    Hello Reader! I try my hardest to research recipes as best as I can before posting to ensure I am representing each culture correctly. If this recipe is from your country and I have made a mistake or you have suggestions for how to make it more authentic, I would love to hear! Please leave a comment below letting me know what should be different, and I will rework the recipe. It is always my intention to pay homage and respect to each cultural dish that I cook. Thanks for reading!

    I’ve searched high and low for the best potato recipes in the world and have recreated them here for you on my site! The recipes here are inspired by countries around the world, from the Caribbean, to European, to Middle Eastern. 

    If you have some potatoes left over in your pantry and need to use them up soon, this post is for you! Click on the links or the pictures to take you to the recipes for each potato idea. 

    Jump to:
    • Gyuveche from Bulgaria
    • Papas Rellenas
    • Stoemp: Creamy, Vegetable-Stuffed Mashed Potatoes from Belgium 
    • Jeera Aloo (Cumin Roasted Potatoes from Bangladesh) 
    • Canadian Poutine
    • Belgian Frites with Andalouse Sauce
    • Silpancho from Bolivia
    • Potato Pancakes from Belarus

    Gyuveche from Bulgaria

    Gyuveche from Bulgaria

    Gyuveche is a delicious dish from Bulgaria. My version of gyuveche is made with beef, mushrooms, carrots, celery, and cheddar cheese. The dish is then topped with thin potatoes and over-easy eggs! 

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    Papas Rellenas

    Papas Rellenas from Cuba

    These stuffed mashed potato balls, also called Papas Rellenas, come from Cuba and many other Caribbean countries. They come filled with picadillo, a beef filling, and then fried. They are crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and absolute heaven. 

    Stoemp: Creamy, Vegetable-Stuffed Mashed Potatoes from Belgium 

    Stoemp, a potato recipe from Belgium

    Stoemp from Belgium is the epitome of the perfect comfort food. Mashed potatoes mix with cream and sauteed vegetables to experience the taste of a homey and comforting dish.

    Jeera Aloo (Cumin Roasted Potatoes from Bangladesh) 

    Cumin roasted potatoes from Bangladesh

    Jeera Aloo is a roasted potato recipe from Bangladesh. The identifying aspect of this dish is the spice blend that highlights the beautiful flavors of Bangladesh. Mustard seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric, cayenne, turmeric, and ginger.

    Canadian Poutine

    Poutine, a potato recipe from Canada

    Ah, Canadian Poutine. The Canadians’ most delightful invention for the perfect, stumbling-home-from-the-bar-need-a-greasy-snack treat. Poutine features crunchy french fries soaked in brown gravy and then topped with cheese curds. Can you imagine anything more perfect?

    Belgian Frites with Andalouse Sauce

    Belgian fries

    Belgian Fries (or “Frites” in Belgium) are unlike any fries you’ve ever tasted. Soft on the inside, impossibly crispy on the outside, and so crunchy you can hear each bite from across the room. There’s a secret to making fries this delicious, and if you keep reading, I’ll tell you what it is.

    Silpancho from Bolivia

    Silpancho, a potato recipe from Bolivia

    Silpancho begins with a bed of rice, then come layers of pan-fried meat, salsa, fried potatoes, and an over easy egg. You’ll love this Bolivian dish!

    Potato Pancakes from Belarus

    Potato pancakes from Belarus

    Potato Pancakes (Draniki) are a Belarusian staple. This blog post will teach out all about the best potatoes to pick and the best seasonings to add. Most importantly, it will teach how to make sure you end up with crispiest, most delicious Potato Pancakes that Belarus has ever seen.

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