DavidARoss Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Hi, I was wondering if anyone has bought another kind of potoao besides the ones that they sell in Macro or Tesco or the local market? I find that they are not very tasty unless putting a lot of butter and salt and pepper. In Canada we have lots of choices to choose from such as Yukon Golds(yellow) or blue potato, different potatoes for baking or mashing. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afarang Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Mate, sadly, the operative word is climate. This is a tropical climate .Canada is not. So, the spuds you get here are varieties that will grow in this climate- in the North of Thailand. Some, sold by Makro , do come from Southern China. But they are not cold climate varieties, that we are used to in our home countries.For 10 years ,I tried to grow them in Buriram. Guaranteed totally 100% UNsuccessful. Did harvest (twice) about 5 little marbles over 10 years ,was my best effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidARoss Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 Mate, sadly, the operative word is climate. This is a tropical climate .Canada is not. So, the spuds you get here are varieties that will grow in this climate- in the North of Thailand. Some, sold by Makro , do come from Southern China. But they are not cold climate varieties, that we are used to in our home countries.For 10 years ,I tried to grow them in Buriram. Guaranteed totally 100% UNsuccessful. Did harvest (twice) about 5 little marbles over 10 years ,was my best effort. Thanks, tried that too but no luck. After the rainy season 2years ago i planted tomatoes and cabbages and had wonderous results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I have noticed they have 2 kinds. Small and big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toffo9 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I agree the potatoes here taste bad... I make chips and they taste so bad and when i make mash potatoe i have to add lots of butter and milk to make it taste ok.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afarang Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I agree the potatoes here taste bad... I make chips and they taste so bad and when i make mash potatoe i have to add lots of butter and milk to make it taste ok.. Just have to get used to it. I can mash them O,K., but cannot chip them happily. So, I buy Frozen chips from Makro , fry up very well.Straight cut, seem to work best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbie Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I agree the potatoes here taste bad... I make chips and they taste so bad and when i make mash potatoe i have to add lots of butter and milk to make it taste ok.. Try frying them in olive oil. It will add a better flavor and is healthier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartender100 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I have seen another variety in Central Beach Pattaya, did not try them, but they looked more like what we call in the UK New Potatoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Mate, sadly, the operative word is climate. This is a tropical climate .Canada is not. So, the spuds you get here are varieties that will grow in this climate- in the North of Thailand. Some, sold by Makro , do come from Southern China. But they are not cold climate varieties, that we are used to in our home countries.For 10 years ,I tried to grow them in Buriram. Guaranteed totally 100% UNsuccessful. Did harvest (twice) about 5 little marbles over 10 years ,was my best effort. I tried in Bangkok: 100 % UNsuccessful. I think 2 little marbles was the best I could do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyrobert Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I have bought, from time to time when I just had to have some, baby red potatos at both Villa and Tops. Out of professional respect, please contact you accountant prior to purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afarang Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I have noticed they have 2 kinds. Small and big. The "big" ones are hardly big. !!!! The small ones are not always available .They are the rejects from Lays chips. Not the right size for them .You want to see big spuds ? Go to Ballarat or Tasmania. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latindancer Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 If you go to the local markets there is plenty of sweet potato. By the way.....my local Big C has plenty of "normal" potatoes, but they have greenish skin. This is toxic, and if you don't believe me, just google it. Pregnant women in particular should never have potatoes that are even a little bit green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 If you go to the local markets there is plenty of sweet potato. By the way.....my local Big C has plenty of "normal" potatoes, but they have greenish skin. This is toxic, and if you don't believe me, just google it. Pregnant women in particular should never have potatoes that are even a little bit green. Good point, but most Thai women pregnant or not, don't eat potatoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afarang Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 If you go to the local markets there is plenty of sweet potato. By the way.....my local Big C has plenty of "normal" potatoes, but they have greenish skin. This is toxic, and if you don't believe me, just google it. Pregnant women in particular should never have potatoes that are even a little bit green. Good point, but most Thai women pregnant or not, don't eat potatoes. Nobody, but nobody should eat any potato that is green. Very dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Think the potatoes taste ok...When i make a nice dinner always make to much potatoes and veg me Next day i mash them all together then fry it up ..Bubble & Squeak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I have noticed they have 2 kinds. Small and big. Wrong there are 4 kinds in my local Tesco Small and big green ones and small and big brown ones. :jap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 If you go to the local markets there is plenty of sweet potato. By the way.....my local Big C has plenty of "normal" potatoes, but they have greenish skin. This is toxic, and if you don't believe me, just google it. Pregnant women in particular should never have potatoes that are even a little bit green. Good point, but most Thai women pregnant or not, don't eat potatoes. Spuds do turn up in masaman down here, and my wife buys a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afarang Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 (edited) I have noticed they have 2 kinds. Small and big. Wrong there are 4 kinds in my local Tesco Small and big green ones and small and big brown ones. :jap: Small and big green ones? I doubt that they are are "farang" spuds. What is their Thai name?Farang spuds should only be brown.If they are "farang" spuds and they are green ,they are poisonous.Definitely NOT to be eaten Edited July 12, 2011 by afarang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evanson Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I agree the potatoes here taste bad... I make chips and they taste so bad and when i make mash potatoe i have to add lots of butter and milk to make it taste ok.. Try frying them in olive oil. It will add a better flavor and is healthier. Together with one raw egg, smashed garlic and fresh black pepper. Aioli Potatoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toffo9 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I agree the potatoes here taste bad... I make chips and they taste so bad and when i make mash potatoe i have to add lots of butter and milk to make it taste ok.. Try frying them in olive oil. It will add a better flavor and is healthier. Together with one raw egg, smashed garlic and fresh black pepper. Aioli Potatoes. put them ingrediants in the oil???? Thanks ill try that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Reading all the posts here about potatoes. My impression is that most of the posters don't eat potatoes, except when served with a burger or fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afarang Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 (edited) Reading all the posts here about potatoes. My impression is that most of the posters don't eat potatoes, except when served with a burger or fish. This one never eats burgers or fried fish, Occasionally I eat chips, I do eat a lot of spuds in stews , casseroles and soups.I have 2 crock pots(slow cookers), 1 small ,1 large. Cook in the large one ,in particular, I have about 6 to 8 meals to freeze.Very tasty ,very economical to boot Edited July 12, 2011 by afarang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Can you imagine sitting in the pub with our favourite pint, eating tiny boiled new potatoes with a little plastic fork, dipping them in ghee with an appropriate herby seasoning? Big American baking potatoes sliced into flat chips and fried in oil (or fat, as the taste takes you) that's too hot, dipped in brown sauce? Boiled potatoes, light but not so soft and fluffy that they fall apart, dipped into a selection of dry or wet seasonings? Let's hope someone else sees fit to contribute some potato-porn... SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forethat Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Can you imagine sitting in the pub with our favourite pint, eating tiny boiled new potatoes with a little plastic fork, dipping them in ghee with an appropriate herby seasoning? <deleted>, where are the moderators when you actually need them, huh - Mods, this way!!!! Remove this post, please.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Can you imagine sitting in the pub with our favourite pint, eating tiny boiled new potatoes with a little plastic fork, dipping them in ghee with an appropriate herby seasoning? <deleted>, where are the moderators when you actually need them, huh - Mods, this way!!!! Remove this post, please.... You know you want it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forethat Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Can you imagine sitting in the pub with our favourite pint, eating tiny boiled new potatoes with a little plastic fork, dipping them in ghee with an appropriate herby seasoning? <deleted>, where are the moderators when you actually need them, huh - Mods, this way!!!! Remove this post, please.... You know you want it... The post should never had been allowed in the first place. I dont want to talk about this anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Can you imagine sitting in the pub with our favourite pint, eating tiny boiled new potatoes with a little plastic fork, dipping them in ghee with an appropriate herby seasoning? <deleted>, where are the moderators when you actually need them, huh - Mods, this way!!!! Remove this post, please.... You know you want it... The post should never had been allowed in the first place. I dont want to talk about this anymore. Thin little frenchies dipped in English mustard... Fluffy white boileds in beef gravy I'll be off now, before they trace the IP address.... SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 The potatoes here are not ideal for chipping (too moist and waxy), but decent chips are possible. 1st : cut the chips thick - 1/2 inch or a bit more 2nd: boil in salted water for about 4-5 minutes (not too long or they'll break up) 3rd: drain and leave to cool down to room temperature 4th: fry in soybean oil I don't know why, but soybean oil gives a crispier result than sunflower oil or olive oil. I never tried beef dripping, but I guess it would be even better tasting (but exceedingly unhealthy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roamer Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 (edited) Self edit. Reposted Edited July 12, 2011 by roamer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toffo9 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 The potatoes here are not ideal for chipping (too moist and waxy), but decent chips are possible. 1st : cut the chips thick - 1/2 inch or a bit more 2nd: boil in salted water for about 4-5 minutes (not too long or they'll break up) 3rd: drain and leave to cool down to room temperature 4th: fry in soybean oil I don't know why, but soybean oil gives a crispier result than sunflower oil or olive oil. I never tried beef dripping, but I guess it would be even better tasting (but exceedingly unhealthy). unhealthy is good when the name is CHIPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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