The potato was first domesticated in the region of modern-day southern Peru and extreme northwestern Bolivia between 8000 and 5000 BC. It has since spread around the world and become a staple crop in many countries.
A medium-size 150 g (5.3 oz) potato with the skin provides 27 mg of vitamin C (45% of the Daily Value (DV)), 620 mg of potassium (18% of DV), 0.2 mg vitamin B6 (10% of DV) and trace amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, folate, niacin, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc.
The potato is best known for its carbohydrate content (approximately 26 grams in a medium potato).
There are close to 4000 varieties of potato. In general, varieties are categorized into a few main groups, such as russets, reds, whites, yellows (also called Yukons) and purples—based on common characteristics. Source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potato
Potatoes are prepared in many ways: skin-on or peeled, whole or cut up, with seasonings or without. The only requirement involves cooking to swell the starch granules. Most potato dishes are served hot, but some are first cooked, then served cold, notably potato salad and potato chips/crisps.
If you like to cook with as few ingredients as possible, this one's for you. Mayonnaise does not freeze well. So eat up.
1-2-3 Savory Potato Salad
Serves 4 to 8
Ingredients:
2 lbs red potatoes or new potatoes
1 Knorr® Chicken Bouillon Cube
1 cup Hellmann's® Real Mayonnaise
Dissolve bouillon cube in half cup water in microwave. Wash potatoes, do not peel all of the potatoes (leave some peeling on cuts), cut in bite-size quarters.
Pour hot bouillon water in 4-qt saucepan, add potato chunks and enough water to cover all the potato chunks. Bring to soft boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook uncovered 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain, do not rinse. Let cool slightly.
Combine cooled potatoes with Hellmann's® Real Mayonnaise in large bowl. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Garnish with parsley and black pepper.
Options: Add your favorite potato salad ingredients, such as chopped onion, tiny slices of de-stringed celery, hard-cooked eggs, well chopped dill pickles, spoon tip of mustard.
Nutritional Information (amount per serving)
Calories 260; Carbohydrates 180g; Cholesterol 10mg; Fiber 0g; Sodium 500mg; Fat 20g; Protein 2g
* Sources: Hellman's
Hellmann's® products have been staples in American kitchens for generations. The brand's flagship product, Hellmann's® Real Mayonnaise is the best-selling mayonnaise in the United States. Source
Mayonnaise often abbreviated as mayo, is a thick, creamy sauce. It's made with oil, egg yolks and either vinegar or lemon juice with many potential embellishment with other herbs and spices.
Mayonnaise varies in color, but is often white, cream or pale yellow. It may range in texture from that of light cream to a thick gel. It's used as a condiment, bread spread and as the base for many chilled sauces and salad dressings.
Mayonnaise is said to be the invention of the French chef of the Duke de Richelieu in 1756. While the Duke was defeating the British at Port Mahon, his chef was creating a victory feast that included a sauce made of cream and eggs. When the chef realized that there was no cream in the kitchen, he improvised, substituting olive oil for the cream. A new culinary masterpiece was born, and the chef named it "Mahonnaise" in honor of the Duke's victory.
Commercial mayonnaise sold in jars originated in Philadelphia in 1907 when Amelia Schlorer decided to start selling her own mayonnaise recipe originally used in salads sold in the family grocery store. Mrs. Schlorer's mayonnaise was an instant success with local customers and eventually grew into the Schlorer Delicatessen Company. Source
Knorr® believes that good food matters — it adds untold pleasure to our lives — and everyday meals can be just as magical as special occasions. The business was formed in 1838, when founder Carl Heinrich Knorr pioneered experiments in drying seasonings and vegetables to preserve their flavor and nutritional value. Since then, Knorr® has become an international brand offering a wide range of bouillons, soups, seasonings, sauces, soupy snacks, dressings and frozen and ready-made meals.
The body needs more than 40 nutrients: vitamins, minerals and water, as well as energy-providing protein, carbohydrates and fats. No one food supplies all the essential nutrients in the amounts needed. Therefore, it is important to eat a variety of foods each day.