101 substitutes for potatoes

[Ellendra]

Potatoes are my favorite meal. But i must have eaten too many, because suddenly I'm allergic to them!!

I know rice and pasta are starches, but they just aren't the same. Any ideas for things that would actually taste like potatoes?

[eccentric_emma]

Apparently millet is supposed to be a good substitute and can be made to have the consistency of mashed potatoes but I haven't tried it so can't vouch for it.

[Rod in Japan]

How about taro? These are called "satoimo" in Japanese, "imo" being "potato". Although they aren't actually potatoes, they're fairly potato-like.

Are you allergic to all varieties of potato? There are so many cultivars, perhaps there are some you may be OK with...

[ina]

I know in Germany, Jerusalem artichokes are recommended as substitute for potatoes, especially for diabetics... I know not everybody is too keen on them!

[sleepyowl]

yam, sweet potato, swede, parsnip, turnip

[jim]

Dear Ina,

Had to give up growing Jerusalem Artichokes, my lady said the make me fart too much!

Love and Peace
Jim

[ina]

Dear Ina,

Had to give up growing Jerusalem Artichokes, my lady said the make me fart too much!

They never have that effect on me - strange. Also - nobody ever mentioned that effect in Germany. Now what is it you eat here that would - combined with JAs - produce so much wind?

[Loobyloo]

Polenta is good as a mash substitute, absorbs yummy gravy and is lovely with parmasan in it.

mmmmmm

[LBR]

Sweet potatoes or parsnips? Is it that potatoes are in the nightshade family and you are sensitive to whatever that chemical is in nightshades that isn't so healthy for us? I don't eat grains much at all and eat lots of spuds. I feel better tho' when I eat parsnips instead.

I think parsnips are the real ambrosia.

[sleepyowl]

Atropine? potatoes can do harm if under cooked, eaten raw, or have gone green

[agapanthus]

Dear Ina,

Had to give up growing Jerusalem Artichokes, my lady said the make me fart too much!

Love and Peace
Jim

Try adding a pinch of asafoetida with them while cooking....it does work!!!!...You can get this in most asian food shops. :)

[jim]

Dear Agapanthus,

Thank you, I'll try it next time she goes away for a few days. (Just to see if it does work!)

Love and Peace
Jim

[sleepyowl]

Be warned that asafoeteda stinks to high heaven pre-cooked (it' coloquial name is Devil's dung)

[shell]

yesterday i gave my tots egg noodles with their chicken nuggets and salad,and grandad had sausages salad and noodles, as potato`s was off the menu