Almost all countries in the world to know this one plant. Besides being one of the main sources of carbohydrates, potatoes or known by the Latin name Solanum tuberosum also have benefits for humans are not little. Many menus can be created from plants of these tubers. Way processing can be fried, boiled, baked, or served with meat or vegetables. Whatever method pemasakannya, potatoes are always able to invite the appetite.
According to historical records, the potato was first cultivated in the Andes of Latin America. From there the popularity of the potato growing "into", to the extent that a restaurant or a cafe in the world like a race to present the menu made from potatoes. In fact, in some countries, plants that are divided into 200 species have been used as staple food.
It was very reasonable for a simple form, the potato has a great many benefits. Especially because the nutrients in it, eg minerals and high calcium beneficial for maintaining healthy bones and teeth.
Potato became a favorite dish from time to time because the process into a very simple menu. In this there are 100 grams of potato contain 82 grams of water with a value of 2 grams of protein, calories as much as 70 grams, and carbohydrates as much as 19 grams. Potatoes also contain other, such as iron and riboflavin are important enough for the body.
The process of cultivating the potato into a delicious meal is enjoyable work. Any menu can be made with raw potatoes. In addition, the original flavor of savory potatoes also make a menu that processed taste more delicious.
In a big party or meal break, the menus are often made from potatoes easy to find. The most common is the fries. No wonder the fries with chili sauce or tomato sauce a favorite everywhere. That's because the potato is a food that can be mild or severe.
To create a menu made from raw potatoes that have excellent quality, you have to consider how processing. Because, potatoes contain solanine. Solanine is a kind of substance that is sometimes made pengonsumsinya feel sick. Cleaning the potatoes before processing and cooking with high heat is what it takes to do. This will make the potatoes into the menu completely healthy and safe for consumption.
(Koran SI / SI Newspapers / tty)
