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International Day of Potato: A global celebration of the humble potato

CGTN

On December 20, 2023, the United Nations declared May 30 as the International Day of Potato, recognizing this humble tuber's vital role in global food security and sustainable agriculture.

Originating in the Andes Mountains of South America, the potato is now the world's fourth-largest food crop – after rice, wheat and maize. China leads global production, contributing about one-quarter of the total.

Valued for its rich nutrition, climate resilience and culinary versatility, the potato appears in a variety of dishes.

Let's celebrate this amazing tuber by savoring its countless culinary creations!

Swedish hasselback potatoes. /VCG
Swedish hasselback potatoes. /VCG

Swedish hasselback potatoes. /VCG

Eastern European-style vareniki (potato dumplings). /VCG
Eastern European-style vareniki (potato dumplings). /VCG

Eastern European-style vareniki (potato dumplings). /VCG

English fish and chips. /VCG
English fish and chips. /VCG

English fish and chips. /VCG

French gratin dauphinois. /VCG
French gratin dauphinois. /VCG

French gratin dauphinois. /VCG

Japanese korokke. /VCG
Japanese korokke. /VCG

Japanese korokke. /VCG

Italian gnocchi. /VCG
Italian gnocchi. /VCG

Italian gnocchi. /VCG

Swiss rösti with sausage. /VCG
Swiss rösti with sausage. /VCG

Swiss rösti with sausage. /VCG

American-style burgers and French fries (AI-generated image). /CGTN
American-style burgers and French fries (AI-generated image). /CGTN

American-style burgers and French fries (AI-generated image). /CGTN

Chinese sautéed potato slices. /VCG
Chinese sautéed potato slices. /VCG

Chinese sautéed potato slices. /VCG

(Cover designed by CGTN's Du Chenxin.)

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