Global Cuisine is Elevated and Efficient with Fresh-Dried™ Potatoes

April 9, 2022

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Potatoes are the classic comfort food – hearty, nourishing, and filling. You can dress them up with lots of seasonings and flavors or keep them simple with some butter and sea salt. Versatile and delicious, they can be used for a variety of cuisines, day parts, and menu formats. Even better, speed-scratch Idahoan® potatoes can help chefs reap even more benefits by providing premium quality while reducing time, labor, and costs.

It’s not surprising that potatoes are a favorite in many types of global cuisines, from Thai to Swiss to Indian; and using speed-scratch potatoes can cut back on time and labor in the kitchen when preparing these diverse cuisines. Idahoan’s Fresh-Dried™ potatoes come in many forms – ranging from the mashed category to hash browns, tater appetizers, and casseroles. They really are a blank canvas for chefs to build upon.

Try using full fat coconut milk to rehydrate Idahoan® SLICES Unseasoned Potatoes for curry dishes. The extra punch of vegetables with the creaminess of coconut milk will leave your guests feeling warm and satisfied. To create a refreshing side, build up Thai Potato Salads with Idahoan® SHREDS Fresh Cut Hash Browns, veggies, and spicy peanut sauce.

Swiss Rosti is a classic European breakfast choice; try pan frying Idahoan® SHREDS Hearty Cut Hash Browns to form a crispy outer layer. Then, build up with eggs any style! Fresh-Dried™ hash browns are an easy swap to quicken the prep time and create a dish that’s every bit as delicious.

Idahoan mashed potatoes are always the perfect base. Try working them into Indian dishes as Aloo Bharta. Mix in ingredients like mustard oil, chopped onion, spicy chiles, fresh cilantro, salt, and pepper to create an easy side for meat and fish.

Using Fresh-Dried™ Idahoan potatoes is a great swap to cut back on time and labor without compromising on quality; allowing you to serve up dishes with scratch-like flavor and texture, every time. Take a look at Idahoan’s recipes here to learn more about using Fresh-Dried™ potatoes in all types of cuisines.

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