How Much Potato to Substitute for Rice
Works for baking, sauteing, and frying. Potato keeps a similar flavor profile to Rice.
How much potato equals one cup of rice?
Use 1 diced medium potato per 1 cup rice.
Health notes
Compared with Rice, Potato has: less calories (77 vs 358 per 100g in Rice), less protein (2.1g vs 6.5g per 100g in Rice), and less carbs (17.5g vs 79.2g per 100g in Rice).
Using potato as a rice substitute in baking
Use 1 diced medium potato per 1 cup rice. Works in casseroles and grain bakes needing starchy filler.
Other cooking methods
- Sauteing
1:1; dice small and cook longer than rice to soften through.
- Frying
1:1; cut into small cubes or shreds for even crisping like fried rice style dishes.
- Slow Cook
1:1; holds up well in stews, softens into the broth over hours.
- Grilling
1:1; slice thick, par-cook first so it grills through without burning.
- Steaming
1:1; steams tender in about the same time as rice.
Methods to avoid (2)
- Raw Cold
Not recommended: raw potato is starchy and unpleasant to eat uncooked.
- Drinks
Not recommended: potato doesn't dissolve or blend into drinks like rice starch does.
FAQ
- How much potato equals one cup of rice?
Use 1 diced medium potato per 1 cup rice.
- Can I substitute potato for Rice in baking?
Yes. Use 1 diced medium potato per 1 cup rice. Works in casseroles and grain bakes needing starchy filler. Not recommended: raw potato is starchy and unpleasant to eat uncooked.
- How much potato to use as a rice substitute?
Earthier and a touch sweeter than rice; season with herbs or butter to round it out.
- How does the flavor change when substituting Potato for Rice?
Potato keeps a similar flavor profile to rice.
- How does texture change when substituting Potato for Rice?
Potato denser and creamier than rice, with less separation between pieces and a softer, mash-prone bite when overcooked.
- What else should I know about substituting Potato for Rice?
For stews, casseroles, fried rice style dishes, and steamed sides. Expect a heartier, starchier bite with less fluffiness and more moisture. Skip raw salads and any drink or grain-water base. Cut potato small and adjust cook time since it's denser than rice.
- What still works when substituting Potato for Rice?
Potato still works as a texture and moisture.
- How well does Potato match Rice?
Potato is good on structure, good on heat, and okay on flavor.
- How does nutrition compare per 100g when substituting Potato for Rice?
Potato has about x5 fewer calories, x6 fewer fat and sat. fat, and x3 fewer protein.
- How do the flavor notes shift when substituting Potato for Rice?
The flavor shifts toward more umami notes.