What potato dishes look like in 24 places around the world

Nasha Smith,Carolina GazalNov 8, 2024, 02:26 IST

Potatoes of all shapes and sizes are used to make delicious dishes around the world.Marian Weyo/Shutterstock

From Ireland to Canada, many cultures have a unique twist on potato dishes.
The versatile starch is mashed with bacon in Denmark and stacked with meat in a pie form in the UK.

Whether you like them baked, mashed, fried, or boiled, there's a potato dish for just about every taste.

Here's how countries around the world like to enjoy spuds.

Poutine is a Canadian classic.

Poutine starts with fries smothered in gravy.Michael L Brown/Shutterstock

Chilean chorrillana is great for sharing.

Chorrillana is loaded with meat, eggs, and onions.Fanfo/Shutterstock

Denmark's brændende kærlighed is a dreamy twist on mashed potatoes.

Also known as "burning love,''" this dish is creamy and savory.AS Food studio/Shutterstock

Duchess potatoes from France are elegant and delicious.

Duchess potatoes are a popular side dish.travellight/Shutterstock

Irish Colcannon is a traditional dish.

Colcannon, a traditional Irish dish, is a fun twist on mashed potatoes.Slawomir Fajer/Shutterstock

In Italy, gnocchi are tiny potato dumplings.

Gnocchi can be topped with a variety of sauces.Bartosz Luczak/Shutterstock

Gamja jeon is a potato pancake from Korea.

It's made with grated potatoes.TMON/ Shutterstock

Saag Aloo is a North Indian curry dish.

Saag Aloo is sometimes served with rice.Robert Briggs/Shutterstock

Salchipapas are a popular street food in Peru.

Several South American countries enjoy salchipapas.Evgeniy Lee/Shutterstock

Pierogis from Poland are a staple.

Pierogis are very popular in Poland.Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock

Clapshot from Scotland is a simple, tasty dish.

Clapshot is made with turnips.Fanfo/ Shutterstock

Tortilla Española is a Spanish egg treat.

This dish can be served hot or cold.etorres/Shutterstock

Sweden's Jansson's Temptation is a tasty casserole.

This decadent casserole is stuffed with anchovies.maroke/Shutterstock

Rösti from Switzerland is a crispy potato fritter.

This Swiss dish can be enjoyed for breakfast.hlphoto/Shutterstock

Shepherd's pie is a classic meal in the UK.

It's got a scrumptious potato crust.hlphoto/Shutterstock

Greek lemoni patatas pair well with souvlaki or roast lamb.

Lemon potatoes pair well with Greek salad, too.Toasted Pictures/Shutterstock

Persian potato tahdig is a crispy saffron-infused dish.

The potatoes are cooked in the bottom of the pot.bonchan/Shutterstock

Curry potatoes are a filling side dish from Uganda.

The ground turmeric gives this dish some heat.Joe Gough/Shutterstock

Peruvian causa rellena is stacked with chicken or tuna salad, aji, and mashed potatoes.

Causa rellena is often topped with black olives.Maverick Fotografia/Shutterstock

Afghani potato turnovers are known as bolani.

Enjoy bolani with green sauce.creativefun/Shutterstock

Latkes can be found around the world but originated in Eastern Europe.

Latkes are crispy and delectable.TalyaAL/Shutterstock

Bulgur and potato kufteh is a meatless Armenian dish.

It can be enjoyed with lemon and served on lettuce.BN OKUR/Shutterstock

Stuffed buns, or pirozhki, are commonly found in Russian cuisine.

Pirozhki is also filled with minced meat.Armushik/Shutterstock

Rellenos de papas, or stuffed potato balls, are a common snack in Puerto Rico.

The mashed potato is stuffed with a ground-beef filling.Joao Kanashiro/Shutterstock

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