Tortilla española, or tortilla de patata, is similar to an Italian frittata and is a favorite with Spaniards who serve it either as a tapa or for a simple Sunday meal.
Tag: Potatoes
Tortilla Española de Patata
Tepsi Baytinijan
(Iraqi meatball and vegetable casserole)
Try some Iraqi comfort food! This deeply satisfying dish is made with layers of eggplant, tomatoes, potatoes and onions, countered by the toothsome texture of the meatballs.
Soupe au Pistou
(French Provençal vegetable and bean soup with basil-garlic sauce)
A Provençal vegetable and bean soup, soupe au pistou is like an Italian minestrone, but with a big a dollop of pistou, a basil and garlic paste similar to Ligurian pesto.
Shepherd’s Pie
(English-Irish meat pie with mashed potato topping)
Shepherd’s pie is a traditional and satisfying British and Irish meal of meat and vegetables topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until bubbling and browned.
Sayur Lodeh
(Indonesian vegetables in coconut curry)
A variety of vegetables are simmered in a milk coconut milk curry to make this popular Indonesian vegetable curry side dish. Also popular in Malaysia.
Samosas
(Indian, Pakistani, African deep-fried potato pastries)
Samosas are the perfect chaat, or Indian snack food. These tetrahedral pastry pockets are made with a variety of stuffings, both vegetarian and with meat.
Moules-Frites, or Mosselen-Friet
(Belgian steamed mussels and fries)
These mussels from Brussels, paired with fries, are a favorite feast for Belgians. Make sure to pair moules-frites with a good Belgian brew.
Mashed Potatoes
(Irish and American potato puree)
Mashed potatoes are popular on both Irish and American dinner tables, particularly with meals of roast beef or fried chicken.
Malai Kofta
(Indian veggie dumplings in curry sauce)
Here is a rich, creamy vegetarian dish that you won’t believe is meat-free. Malai kofta comes from northern Indian cuisine and is a great option for special occasions.
Lomo Saltado
(Peruvian beef and potato stir fry)
People are often surprised to learn that Peruvian cuisine has a strong Chinese influence. A large Chinese immigrant community in Lima has given rise to a unique fusion of Incan, European and Asian cuisine called chifa cooking. Lomo saltado, a stir fry of beef and French fries over rice, is the ultimate example.