--- title: "Potato Choka - IVU - International Vegetarian Union" description: "Discover how to make traditional Guyanese Potato Choka. A simple, savory mashed potato dish with onion and pepper, perfect with stiff bread." url: "https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/item/potato-choka.html" date: "2026-11-06T00:01:39+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ![](https://ivu.org/media/yootheme/cache/a6/potato-choka-1793674161-a68a8db3.jpg) [ << VFA Home ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy.html) [ ](https://ivu.org/Guyana,%20Starters%20&%20side%20dishes,%20Caribbean,%20South%20America)[Guyana](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/guyana.html), [Starters & side dishes](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/snack-side-dishes.html), [Caribbean](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/caribbean.html), [South America](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/south-america.html) # Potato Choka by Rohan Persaud 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. ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-clock-large.svg) Total Time 30 mins ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-difficulty-easy.svg) Difficulty Easy ### Translate this page to your language! 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Boil potatoes until tender. 2. Use a fork and mash the potatoes until no lumps are found. 3. Add the onion, pepper, and salt to taste, mixing well. 4. 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). 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