Sabanera potatoes (Papa sabanera)

Papa sabanera is a potato variety that's native to Colombia. These tubers have purple skin and they're a bit harder and bigger than other species. Sabaneras are most suitable for french fries because they absorb less fat and become more crunchy.

These potatoes are used in a traditional soup called ajiaco, but the sabaneras are also served as an accompaniment to asado grilled meat dishes, when they are usually steamed and seasoned with salt. Papa sabaneras are cultivated in rainy and cold climates, and in Colombia, they're predominantly grown in Cundinimarca, Boyacá, Tolima, Santander, Huila, and Magdalena.