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Potatoes

The potato is a starchy root vegetable that is a common and versatile ingredient in cuisines around the world.

3,369 Questions

Can a potato conduct electricity?

Different kinds of food have chemical energy.

Different kinds of food have chemical energy.

Different kinds of food have chemical energy.

Different kinds of food have chemical energy.

Are potato chips alive?

Basically potato chips don't satisfy the generally recognised sci definition of being alive i.e. potato chips do not self replicate are not consuming energy or forming waste products.

What is the climate where potatoes are grown?

Generally semi-arid temperate, though this kind of climate requires some kind of irrigation for the growing plants. The low humidity during the growing season aids in disease control, while the irrigation allows for mid-season feeding and protectants to be added.

What country saw the cultivation of the first potato?

China is the world's biggest potato producer, with output in 2007 of 72 million tonnes (or more than 20 percent of the global harvest).

It is also an increasingly important global supplier, with potato exports totaling some 225 000 tonnes (raw equivalent) in 2005.

How many russet potatoes to a pound?

TheRusset Burbank potato is a large brown-skinned, white-fleshed cultivar of potato. It is commonly used in french fries in fast food restaurants. The Russet Burbank is the most common potato variety grown in Idaho, the leading potato growing region of the United States.

What is the shelf life for Lay's potato chips?

I try to use them up before they start growing sprouts! lol

Can you count to potato?

Blanket

Jelly

Firetruck

Potato

When did potatoes come to Britain?

The potato originated in the region of southern Peru.

Potatoes were first domesticated in Peru between 3000 BC and 2000 BC.

Potatoes were introduced to Europe by Spain in 1536, the potato was subsequently conveyed by European mariners to territories and ports throughout the world.

What is the shelf life of cooked mashed potatoes in refrigerator?

you can freeze mashed potatoes, thaw out natural, i add cream cheese and sour cream to my mashed potatoes

More information:

While it is possible to freeze mashed potatoes, and they will be safe to eat when thawed and warmed, their texture will suffer. Many people do not care for the watery texture of frozen and reheated potatoes of any sort. Cream cheese and sour cream would improve the final texture.

How long to cook a bake potato?

It takes about an hour to bake a potato at 350 degrees.

Are purple potatoes real?

yes, yes it is. The History of the Potato: * Archaeologists have uncovered potatoes in South America dating back to 500 BC. * The first Europeans to discover potatoes were the Spanish in the mid-1500s. Bringing them back from Peru, they realized that sailors who ate potatoes on the ship did not develop scurvy. * By the 1600s, potatoes were common throughout Britain and European countries. * In 1872, the Russet Burbank was developed by an American horticulturist named Luther Burbank. This hybrid was more disease resistant that other varieties, so Burbank took it to Ireland to help overcome the "Great Potato Famine". * The Russet Burbank potato - also referred to as Russet potatoes, are the most common variety of potato in North America. * The Great Potato Famine occurred in Ireland in the 1840s. The local potatoes became diseased and since they were Ireland's main source of nutritious food in those days, approximately one million people died of starvation. This terrible potato disease was caused by a fungus called Phytophthora infestans. * In 1883 a French botanist, Alexandre Millardet, developed a fungicide that was capable of killing the disease.

What can you eat to replace potatoes?

Yes,there is.The substitute in question is millet,a kind of grain grown in certain parts of China that has the same qualities of rice,but a different taste and appearance.

How many pounds of potatoes to feed 75?

Are they having other vegetables. If so, then about 18 pounds of potato.

Why did the sea monster eat six ships that were carrying potatoes?

It seems no one can eat just one potato.

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Why are mashed potatoes so delicious?

Potatoes are extremely versatile and it is simply a individual's choice and part of the U.S. and Canadian tradition to have mashed potatoes (generally with the gravy of the turkey) over top. Other facts: According to Kathleen Curtin, food historian at Plimoth Plantation, the menu of the first Thanksgiving was very different than some may think. The food consisted of seafood, wild fowl, meat, grain, vegetables, fruit, nuts, herbs and seasonings. Some of the surprising foods were lobster and eel. It is possible the vast amount of wild birds provided meat from turkey, geese, ducks, cranes, swans, partridge and eagles. Venison and seal meat may have also been served. Seasonings that may have been used were olive oil, liverwort, leeks and dried currants. There are many foods commonly prepared today that were not available on the menu.

How much potato salad will a 5 lb bag make?

5 lbs would make enough for about 20 people.

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Name for potatoes and onions in white wine sauce?

there are a number of variations: colcannon - potato, onion, cabbage, (carrot)

champ- potato

coddle- potato, onion, sausage/bacon

What has more starch potato or onion?

A potato is a starch like corn is; a carrot is a root, similar to the rutabaga. I hope this tutorial in rudimentary veggie differences has helped.

Can you serve rice and potatoes in the same meal?

For a home meal , i say why not. If that is what you feel like making then go ahead. They are both starches , but if they are both prepared well, i think they would be enjoyed.

What method of cooking are suitable for the potato?

There are thousands of ways to prepare potatoes. The simplest is to put them in a hot oven and bake them. They can be boiled, pealed or unpealed, fried, baked, sauted, mixed into soups or casseroles, etc.

Where can you find potato onions or nest egg onions?

Go to any supermarket that sells food.

Do you mean what we in the US call pearl onions ? If so, they are often not available fresh in many parts of the country. You can usually find frozen , which can cook up tough if cooked whole , and very infrequently find them canned in gourmet shops .

If you mean shallots, most supermakets have a few nowadays.

Is grey goose vodka made with wheat or potato?

I have celiac's disease & drank just one drink with Grey Goose vodka last night - I've been sick ever sense. I am no scientist, but I'd be amazed if Grey Goose is found to be gluten free! I'll be sticking to Smirnoff!