#WorldNutritionDay Potatoes
USA is celebrating World Nutrition Day with the theme “A World Of
Flavours” which falls on May 28 with 20 key Malaysian social media
influencers whipping up a repertoire of tantalizing and nutritious dishes using
U.S. potatoes as a key ingredient, at the TCH Foodworks Culinary Workspace in
PJ, recently.
U.S. potatoes, whether fresh
or frozen, are a very versatile ingredient that could inspire a wide repertoire
of dishes—from appetisers, soups, main dishes to desserts. In addition, U.S.
potatoes are nutrient-dense providing energy, key vitamins and minerals and is
more energy-packed than any other popular vegetables.
U.S. potatoes, whether fresh
or frozen, are a very versatile ingredient that could inspire a wide repertoire
of dishes—from appetisers, soups, main dishes to desserts.
In addition, U.S.
potatoes are nutrient-dense providing energy, key vitamins and minerals and is
more energy-packed than any other popular vegetables.
According
to consultant dietitian Indra Balaratnam one medium U.S. potato provides about
110 calories of easy-to-digest calories, has zero cholesterol, zero
sodium and zero fat. U.S. potatoes are also a nutrient dense vegetable
making it a healthy food choice to maintain the family’s health.
One medium
U.S. Potato contains 26 grams of carbohydrates (9% daily value) to fuel one’s
muscles and brain, and protein to aid in building cells and muscles. In
addition, U.S. Potatoes are rich in Vitamin C (30% daily value) which makes
healthier meals and play a key role in supporting the body’s immune
system.
Sharing Indra’s
recipe with you.
Recipe Title: TEXMEX STYLE U.S. POTATO SKINS
Description of the recipe: Vegetarian
Recipe by: Indra Balaratnam, Consultant Dietitian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Ready Time: 45 minutes
Potato Type: US Russet
Serves: 4
Prep Method: Panfry, Microwave, Broil/Grill
Course: Side dish, Light meal
Ingredients
·
2 medium US potatoes – scrub the skin and pat dry
·
50 grams chopped red onion
·
1 jalapeño chilli pepper -- seeded and minced
·
30 grams cherry tomatoes -- diced
·
1/3 cup canned black beans -- drained and rinsed
·
1/3 cup frozen corn kernels
·
2 tsp ground cumin
·
4 Tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
·
4 Tablespoons fat-free sour cream
·
Salt & black pepper to taste
·
Finely chopped spring onion
Preparation:
1.
Prick 2 medium US Russet Potatoes and microwave on high for 6
minutes. Check for doneness by gently squeezing them. They should be soft to
the touch.
2.
Preheat the oven grill to 200 degrees Celsius. Slice each potato
in half lengthwise. Scoop out potato flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch shell. Set the
potatoes flesh aside for later. Place potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet.
Spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt. Broil for 5 minutes, or until
crisp and golden.
3.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a pan. Add chopped onion and
jalapeño and cook for 3 minutes.
4.
Add the chopped cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn and cumin and
cook for 5 more minutes.
5.
Mix the cooked bean and corn mixture to the potato flesh. Season
with salt and pepper to taste.
6.
Remove potatoes from oven, using tongs to carefully flip over.
Pack each potato skin with the bean and US Russet potato mixture. Top with
shredded cheese, dividing evenly.
7.
Return the potatoes into the oven and grill for about 4 minutes,
or until the cheese melts slightly. Remove from oven to cool for 10 minutes.
Top each with a tablespoon of fat-free sour and sprinkle with finely chopped
spring onion.
· Nutrition:
·
Nutrition Information (per serving)
·
Calories: 283
·
Protein: 10g
· Fat: 8g (24% of fat from
total calories)
· Carbohydrates: 45
· Fiber: 5g
· Sodium: 531mg
Ms Tania Lee, a sports
dietitian also shared tips on the benefits of U.S. Potatoes for those leading
active, athletic lifestyles. “Potatoes can fuel the body and boost sport
performance. Carbohydrates are a key fuel for muscles during exercise and
for its recovery after one’s workout session hence it is crucial for optimal
physical and mental performance.
“Potatoes have 3 grams of
protein per serving which are great building blocks for growth and a key
component of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues. Potassium is a mineral
that is an electrolyte for muscles to function well. One U.S. Potato
gives you 15% of your daily potassium serving, and that’s more than what a
medium banana provides,” explained Tania.
At the event, dietitian
Indra Balaratnam created four scrumptious and healthy recipes using U.S.
potatoes – U.S. Russet Potato Muffins, U.S. Potato Feta & Parsley
Croquette, U.S. Russet Potato Green Apple Kerabu and Texmex Style U.S. Potato
Skins. Indra explained that these dishes are easy to make and are popular
with Malaysians as their flavours are appetizing and easily titillate the palates
to serve at any family gatherings as well as for quick meals.
All 20
social media influencers put their chef’s hat on and created their own recipes
using U.S. Potatoes which reflected the versatility, variety of tastes,
scrumptiousness, and simplicity in their creations.
This is our
team recipe creation – U.S. Potatoes Colourful Poke Bowl. Mouse mommy Wui Kathy and
Christy Chai are happy to create simple, colourful, nutritious and of course
delicious dish for all.
Recipe Title: U.S. Potatoes Colourful Poke Bowl
Description of the recipe: Colourful Life, Colourful Food
Recipe by: @wuikathy and @christy8m – Social Media Influencer | KOL
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minutes
Ready Time: 15 minutes
Potato Type: U.S. Potatoes Simplot Hash Browns
Serves: 2
Prep Method: Fried, Fresh served
Course: Main dish, Light meal
Ingredients
· 1 pack of Simplot Hash Browns
· 1 tin of Ayambrand Tuna Mayonnaise
· 1 unit Kewpie Salad dressing mayonnaise
· 1 unit Kewpie Chili Mayonnaise
· 1 unit salad lettuce
· 1 unit mango
· 1 unit Japanese cucumber
· 1 unit big purple onion
· 1 unit lemon
· 1 unit carrot
· 1 pack cherry tomato
· Some black sesame
· Some edible fresh flowers – Torenia flowers, Wild Celosia Argentea
flowers.
Preparation:
1. Clean up all the vegetables and mango, cut into serving size.
2. Fried Simplot Hash Browns till turns to yellow colour.
3. Cook carrot slices into hot boiled water for about 1 min and take
out.
4. Put in fresh salad lettuce as base, after that, filled up the whole plate with mango, Japanese cucumber, purple onion, cherry tomato, Ayambrand
tuna mayonnaise, Simplot Hash Browns.
5. Squeeze some lemon juice on
top of the dish.
6. Garnish with edible flowers,
black sesame and mayonnaise.
7. U.S. Potatoes Colourful Poke
Bowl is ready to served and enjoy!
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