In 2008 the International Year of the Potato (IYP) put the spotlight on the humble potato as a staple food in the diet of the world's population. It helped raise awareness of the potato and support for its development, focusing the world’s attention on the role that it plays in providing food security and helping achieve #ZeroHunger. Currently potatoes are the third largest crop consumed globally after wheat and rice
The potato has been consumed in the Andes for about 8 000 years. Taken by the Spanish to Europe in the 16th century, it quickly spread across the globe. They are now the world's most popular vegetable and have been welcomed into the cuisines of countries around the globe. They are used in curries, in pasta, stewed, baked, stuffed, stir-fried, and simmered. Its great diversity means it comes in thousands of varieties, with distinctive colours, textures and tastes.
Here’s our recipe of the week from the #Netherlands for a Herring Gratin:
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