Potato Choka
Potato Choka is a traditional Guyanese dish made from tender boiled potatoes mashed to a smooth consistency. Flavored simply with onion, pepper, and salt, it offers a comforting and savory bite. It is traditionally served alongside stiff bread for a hearty, satisfying meal.
Simple Tasty Recipes
Method
- Boil potatoes until tender.
- Use a fork and mash the potatoes until no lumps are found.
- Add the onion, pepper, and salt to taste, mixing well.
- Serve with stiff bread.
Notes:
For the best texture, mash the potatoes while they are still warm.
Serving info: Total recipe: 500g · Yields 2 portions · Portion size: 250g
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 65 | 162 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 14.6 | 36.5 | 13% |
| ↳ of which sugars (g) | 1.8 | 4.5 | - |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 2.0 | 5.1 | 18% |
| Protein (g) | 1.8 | 4.6 | 9% |
| Total fat (g) | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0% |
| ↳ Saturated (g) | 0.0 | 0.1 | - |
| ↳ Monounsaturated (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
| ↳ Polyunsaturated (g) | 0.0 | 0.1 | - |
| ↳ Trans (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
| Sodium (mg) | 158 | 395 | 17% |
| Calcium (mg) | 18 | 45 | 3% |
| Iron (mg) | 0.8 | 2.1 | 12% |
| Potassium (mg) | 380 | 950 | 20% |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 26 | 65 | 72% |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
Ingredient data sources
- Potatoes — 340g — Potatoes, white, flesh and skin, raw — USDA FDC 170026
- Onion — 110g — Onions, raw — USDA FDC 170000
- Pepper — 45g — Peppers, hot chili, raw — USDA FDC 170106
- Salt — 2g — Salt, table — USDA FDC 170871
⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases.
% Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet).
Goes Great with
30 mins
