Just now, bendejo said:

 

Recently learned that people from certain South American countries, mostly west coast it seems,  are quite particular about potatoes. Some cookbooks do some explaining of it.  I was wondering who in the US was spending $5/lb for spuds the size of a ping-pong ball, I thought it was a foodie thing.  

 

Those little red, fingerling and gold potatoes are great in stews.

Get your baby potatoes, pearl onions and other vegetables and make a nice rich stew.

 

 

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3 hours ago, marin said:

That potato could well be more deadly than fries.  Butter, Cheese, and sour cream add up to a calorie and cholesterol bomb. Looks good but.......🙃 

Yeah!  Absolutely perfect!!! 😋

I remember an interview on TV with a 100 year old lady.  When asked what she'd do different if she could do it over again, her response was, "Eat more ice cream."  

2 hours ago, KannikaP said:

What? Compared with UK or USA or French ones?

They are horrible.

The potatoes that were grown in the fields 1/4 mile from my home in Washington State were just outstanding.
The spuds I've bought that are grown around Chiang Mai aren't bad, but really not comparable either - just different.
But honestly - they're not bad, and piled with enough "fixin's" they're great!

1 hour ago, Madgee said:

I was in the fresh produce trade for my entire working life, so I think I'm qualified to judge a spud or two!
The quality of the humble potato in Thailand varies from store to store; sadly, most are of a low standard simply because of the way they are handled and displayed, the actual potato was probably fine initially, but exposure to strong light, high temperatures and humidity soon takes its toll. 
By far the best I've seen (and purchased) is in Makro, where they are not washed, only brushed, consistently of a good standard and all-around usage. Definitely on par with UK supermarket quality, albeit with a lack of variety. It would be nice if they displayed variety and the country of origin! 

BTW, most of the potatoes in Thailand are sourced from China.

I've bought decent spuds in Makro, Big C, and at fresh markets in Chiang Mai.  Quality can flip back and forth between Big C and Makro based on the batch and time of year.  If one batch sucks, I go to the other store.  

16 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

If cooking at home, best to fry your potatoes in Beef Tallow

Yep!

1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said:

French fries are deep fried in oil and are best avoided, chips cut from potatoes with a little oil in the air fryer are great, healthy, stuff your face

My miss's makes them in the airfryer, she's got it off to a fine art, potato wedges, Ive got some English style Chinese curry mix, curry and chips next time, 

When we were kids sometimes for supper we would get a jacket potato done in the oven with pickled red cabbage, we didn't have microwaves them days, 

2 hours ago, Will B Good said:

 

I'm just beginning to think I should revise my statement to............ the potatoes my wife buys in Lotus........ I haven't been in a Thai shop for about three years.......so they could be from anywhere I guess.

You haven't been in a shop in 3 years!

May I ask why?

6 minutes ago, sidjameson said:

You haven't been in a shop in 3 years!

May I ask why?

He's banned. From all of them. I am not permitted to tell what he did...............

Grated potato with grated onion mix with whatever +  eggs and make patties. 

Don't know why they are referred to as Mock Fish. 

As for the basic baked potato hard to beat Air Fryer. 

 

4 hours ago, connda said:

Future heart attack? 

Bubble and squeak. Either leftover potatoes or make a batch of mashed potatoes. Any leftover cooked veg you may have mixed in and then fried as patties. Come out very well in the air fryer. Ideal to make with leftovers from a Sunday roast.

 

Sausage, chorizo, kale and potato hash. Lovely jubbly.

3 hours ago, davb said:

 

To me the Thai potatoes seem fresher and, compared to the supermarket ones in the US, have slightly more flavor.

Thailand has many varieties of potatoes, as do the US and other countries.

Patriot fries anyone ?

32 minutes ago, phetphet said:

Sausage, chorizo, kale and potato hash. Lovely jubbly.

Sounds lovely, especially with that Hash in it as well.

Is a chorizo not a type of Spanish sausage?

1 hour ago, sidjameson said:

You haven't been in a shop in 3 years!

May I ask why?

 

I hate it. It's 30 min drive to the nearest shop, it stinks to high heaven because of the meat and fish displays, and if SWMBO goes shopping I can get a couple hours kip in. WIN-WIN.

 

I'll go to HomePro and Global...!!!!

4 hours ago, Madgee said:

I was in the fresh produce trade for my entire working life, so I think I'm qualified to judge a spud or two!
The quality of the humble potato in Thailand varies from store to store; sadly, most are of a low standard simply because of the way they are handled and displayed, the actual potato was probably fine initially, but exposure to strong light, high temperatures and humidity soon takes its toll. 
By far the best I've seen (and purchased) is in Makro, where they are not washed, only brushed, consistently of a good standard and all-around usage. Definitely on par with UK supermarket quality, albeit with a lack of variety. It would be nice if they displayed variety and the country of origin! 

BTW, most of the potatoes in Thailand are sourced from China.

 

Yes I agree, the potatoes in Makro are good quality and firm to the touch, I can not tell the difference between those and the ones I buy in the UK.

 

Good for mashing, french fries and chips(English chips not crisps).

 

Oh, and great in home made massaman curry with OZ/NZ beef (also from Makro).

2 hours ago, sidjameson said:

You haven't been in a shop in 3 years!

May I ask why?

 

Nudity is not allowed in shops in Thailand. 😃

3 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Grated potato with grated onion mix with whatever +  eggs and make patties. 

Don't know why they are referred to as Mock Fish. 

As for the basic baked potato hard to beat Air Fryer. 

 

Yum! Those look good!   🍽️

1 minute ago, connda said:

Yum! Those look good!   🍽️

Surely you have had them. 

Just one advice for anyone never made them. 

When you grate the spuds you then squeeze out all the liquid (starch) and trust me there is plenty. 

Not sure how they would go in airfry. 

My mum (god bless her) just shallow fry them 

Crispy better than undercook. 

4 hours ago, nick supreme said:

Future heart attack? 

Something's gonna kill ya. Enjoy life. If you ticker clocks out - at least you enjoyed tasty foods while you were still kicking.  Or you can eat tasteless so-called "healthy foods" and then end up getting killed in a cross-walk on your way to eat a salad at a vegan restaurant. 
Or even better. German Grandma-Style Real German Potato Salad made with hot bacon grease.  Schwäbischer Kartoffelsalat: Ein himmlisches Gericht! German Potato Salad: A dish made in heaven!!!  Thank you Grandma, you were the best cook ever. 🙏



 

11 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Surely you have had them. 

Just one advice for anyone never made them. 

When you grate the spuds you then squeeze out all the liquid (starch) and trust me there is plenty. 

Not sure how they would go in airfry. 

My mum (god bless her) just shallow fry them 

Crispy better than undercook. 

Oh yeah, I've had them. And they are yummy! 

4 hours ago, phetphet said:

Sausage, chorizo, kale and potato hash. Lovely jubbly.

That sounds good.  Hash in about any form is excellent.  Especially  with a big dollop of sour cream!!!
I'm getting so good ideas for recipes that I haven't made in a long time.  Hash, German Potato Salad, all great eating! 
 

5 minutes ago, connda said:

I'm getting so good ideas for recipes that I haven't made in a long time.  Hash, German Potato Salad, all great eating! 

Thinking the German one you posted just above could have chorizo instead of the ham. 

Both would be nice. 

 

20 hours ago, VocalNeal said:

 

Then just eat the spud. Or skip the cheese and the butter.🤔  In order to eat cheese and butter one does not need a spud.

Put finely-chopped  Shallots, and shredded Cha phlu with a good cheese - Parmesan, mature Cheddar (aged at least 1 & a half to 2 years) with some real tasting ketchup (you make yourself) -  probably have to grow your own tomatoes as most Thai tomatoes are far inferior to any Mediterranean grown tomatoes (climate to blame, I assume).

Then aroi!!!!

4 minutes ago, MarkBR said:

Put finely-chopped  Shallots, and shredded Cha phlu with a good cheese - Parmesan, mature Cheddar (aged at least 1 & a half to 2 years) with some real tasting ketchup (you make yourself) -  probably have to grow your own tomatoes as most Thai tomatoes are far inferior to any Mediterranean grown tomatoes (climate to blame, I assume).

Then aroi!!!!

Forgot to mention Worcesteshire Sauce. Mushroom ketchup is also an excellent idea 

16 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Grated potato with grated onion mix with whatever +  eggs and make patties. 

Don't know why they are referred to as Mock Fish. 

As for the basic baked potato hard to beat Air Fryer. 

 

Looks good