Purple potatoes

Tubers with dark purple skin and flesh, rich in anthocyanins, for boiling, roasting and crisps.

Purple potatoes are tubers with dark purple skin and matching flesh rich in anthocyanins, with a firm texture, a slightly nutty earthy taste and a moderate starch content. They are boiled, roasted in wedges, made into puree, crisps and salads where a striking colour matters, which is partly kept during cooking.

Recipes with this ingredient

Blue False Nail QuicheAuthor's cuisine | Bakery and desserts

Recipe taken from the book "Friends. The Official Cookbook.

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Country-Style SteakLatin American cuisine | Main courses

Rustic steak is a true embodiment of simplicity and flavor in Latin American cuisine. Inspired by traditional rustic dishes, this recipe combines a variety of potatoes, crispy fried onions, and tender beef medallions perfected on the grill. Each type of potato—classic, seed, and purple—adds its own nuances of taste and texture to the dish. Quail eggs completing the composition add richness. Rustic steak is not just a hearty meal but also a tribute to rural traditions: nourishment, simplicity, and warmth. It can be served as a main dish that pairs perfectly with spicy sauces and fresh vegetables.

Mini vegetables fried with pancetta bacon, sherry and sage leavesItalian cuisine | Appetizers

This exquisite recipe is a true gastronomic journey to the heart of Italy, where simple yet quality ingredients blend in harmony of flavors. Mini vegetables, carefully sautéed with aromatic pancetta, acquire an appetizing golden crust, while the addition of sherry imparts subtle caramelized notes to the dish. Sage and thyme leaves fill it with exquisite spiciness, creating a rich and intense aroma. Italian cuisine is renowned for its love of fresh produce and natural flavors, and this recipe is a vivid testament to that. Such a dish would be an ideal complement to dinner, enhancing the atmosphere of coziness and warmth. It pairs wonderfully with a glass of dry wine and crispy rustic bread, allowing one to savor true Italian tastes.

Halibut with purple potatoes and yogurt sauceAuthor's cuisine | Main courses

Halibut with purple potatoes and yogurt sauce is a dish where sophistication meets natural flavor nuances. The rare and unusual purple potato adds brightness and a slight sweetness, while its textural variety—from crispy chips to soft puree—makes the dish multi-layered. The delicate taste of halibut contrasts with the spicy yogurt-based sauce featuring cilantro, scallions, and spices. The mild heat of chili and warmth of curry add intrigue without overpowering the main components. This dish is perfect for family dinners or special occasions when you want to enjoy an unusual flavor combination highlighted by the harmony of fresh herbs and spices.