A Guide to Root Vegetables
Potatoes
Taste and texture: Potatoes have a mild, earthy flavour and a starchy texture.
Why are they rejected: Potatoes are often rejected due to their size, shape or from minor damage during the picking process.
Most common uses: Potatoes are the most popular vegetable in Australia and can be roasted, mashed, fried or boiled.
You should try these delicious recipes with your potatoes:
Carrots
Taste and texture: Carrots have a sweet, slightly earthy flavour and a crisp texture.
Why are they rejected: Carrots may be rejected if they are too small, misshapen, or have visible blemishes or cracks.
Most common uses: Carrots are commonly used in soups, stews, salads, and as a raw snack or side dish.
Try this recipe: ROASTED CARROTS WITH HUMMUS
Sweet Potatoes
Taste and texture: Sweet potatoes have a sweet, nutty flavour and a creamy texture.
Why are they rejected: Sweet potatoes may be rejected due to discoloration or minor damage.
Most common uses: Sweet potatoes are used in a variety of ways; they’re great roasted or fried and they make a delicious addition to curries and soups.
Try this recipe: LOADED SWEET POTATOES
Onions
Taste and texture: Onions have a pungent, slightly sweet flavour and a crisp texture when raw, and a soft, sweet flavour when cooked.
Most common uses: Onions are a staple ingredient in many savoury dishes, such as soups, stews, and sauces.
Try this recipe: INDIAN SPICED ONION BHAJIS WITH RAITA
