Potatoes are a very important ingredient in our diet: rich in starch and minerals, they are the protagonists of countless recipes. However, you may not have them in the pantry or simply want to replace them without giving up a delicious plate of gnocchi or a creamy mash: what can you do? Is it possible to replace potatoes in our recipes? We know that all ingredients are important, but not necessarily indispensable, and this also applies to potatoes: here's how to replace them in the kitchen, bringing flavorful dishes to the table.
How to Replace Boiled Potatoes
Many recipes call for boiled potatoes, which are useful for softening and smoothing the dough, but if you're short on time or don't have fresh potatoes, you can replace them with potato flakes. For 250/300 grams of potatoes (about two medium potatoes), mix 40 grams of potato flakes with 200 ml of cold water and, after letting them cool for a minute, add them to the rest of the ingredients.
How to Replace Potatoes in Soups
Replacing potatoes in soups can be much easier than you think. The most common alternative is cassava flour or tapioca, both rich in starch and excellent thickeners for making creamy soups. If, in addition to replacing potatoes, you also want to experiment a little in the kitchen, you can use boiled cauliflower (with all the tricks for cooking it without unpleasant odors) or pumpkin pulp, boiled and then blended.
How to Substitute Potatoes in Gnocchi
What's better than a delicious, fragrant, and stringy plate of gnocchi alla sorrentina? Probably nothing, but if you don't have potatoes at home, you might be even more disappointed. Don't worry, you can make delicious gnocchi without potatoes. How? Instead of potatoes, you can use pumpkin pulp, blanched and well-drained spinach, or ricotta. If you're really looking to experiment with new and unexpected dishes, try using just water and flour.
How to Replace Potatoes in Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes aren't always just made with potatoes, and we can serve delicious side dishes even without our favorite root vegetables. A great alternative is cauliflower, whose consistency is very similar to that of potatoes: simply boil or steam it, then blend it and season with butter, milk, salt, pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese. If you're looking to experiment with new dishes, you can replace the potatoes with fennel and create a perfect side dish to pair with your meat and fish main courses.
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