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Papalisa




Originally used and discovered by the Incas.

Rarely found or seen outside of their country, they can be purchased through Amazonas Imort Rainforest Product . Though if you can find either their products or the scarely spread papalisa potatoes, is another matter. They are also called "''Olluco''" and "''Melloco''".

Oblong and thinly shaped, they grow to be only a few inches long. Varying in color, papalisa potatoes may be orange/yellow in color with red/pink/purple freckles. In Bolivia, they grow to be very colorful and decorative, though with its sweet and unique flavor it is rarely used for decoration.

Papalisa Recipes:
''Chupe de Papalisa''