Belarusian Sweet Potatoes are Sold at Komarovka Market
Both Belarusians and guests from Asian countries buy them.
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At Komarovka market, you can find sweet potatoes grown in Belarus. Moreover, they come in various colors — yellow, pink, red, purple, Smartpress noted.
The price of such sweet potatoes ranges from 12 to 18 rubles per kilogram. Some varieties are sweeter, while others have a vegetable-like taste. The more expensive, purple variety also has purple flesh.
“People buy them and are interested, yes,” says the seller. “Moreover, not only Belarusians buy them, but also guests from other countries, especially Asian ones. They say they make many dishes from it — from side dishes to smoothies.”
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Sweet potatoes are grown in the Minsk region; this crop has been cultivated for several years.
“It's a heat-loving crop, so it has to be kept under film, but otherwise — it's not too picky.”
Mushrooms can also be found at the market. Porcini mushrooms for 60-100 rubles per 1 kg, aspen boletes for 40 rubles per 1 kg, chanterelles for 12 rubles per 1 kg.