Varieties of Potatoes and Their Uses
Yellow potatoes are fried to perfection, becoming crispy and golden, while the paler varieties are ideal for boiling, offering a smooth and melty texture.
Ingredients
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • The maximum to remember, schematically, is: the potato, the more yellow it is, the better it fries the
  • whiter potatoes are for boiling.
  • Variety AGRA: It is one of the most recommended for frying.
  • However, they are also very good boiled, cooked, or baked as they do not fall apart when cooked and also have a
  • very pleasant flavor.
  • Almost sn can be found all year. It is very compact and has a thin skin. They tend to be rather large in size.
  • Variety KENNEBEC: Recommended for frying.
  • Also good for baking, grilling, frying, boiling, or microwaving.
  • Tea less quantity of water, is more ripe, has sugars slightly higher, withstands cooking more
  • warm
  • Variety MONALISA: Suitable for everything, although they are more ideal for frying and baking.
  • It might be the most versatile potato on the market. Boiled it cooks quickly and becomes soft and in the oven it also cooks faster and
  • stewed fall. It is not recommended for making purées, but it can be used for frying, although it is not as
  • ideal with lard.
  • It is very starchy and has more water content than the other two. It is a little more yellow.
  • Variety VIOLETA: It is a potato originating from Brittany. It has a purple color that fades.
  • boil with the skin and once cooked, remove it, because otherwise the potato will remain white.
  • The violet color that can vary in its shade, and even show more bluish or marbled tones with tones
  • whitish.
  • Variety BUFFET: Recommended for boiling although it is much more floury and can crumble. for making purées,
  • soups and creams.
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  • savory seasoning
  • Variety RED PONTIAC: It is the most convenient for boiling and steaming and not so recommended for other
Step-by-step Guide

Preparation

    Recommendations & Tricks
    • When frying Agra variety potatoes, ensure the oil is very hot (around 180°C) to achieve a crispy texture on the outside and tender on the inside.
    • For optimal oven cooking of Agra potatoes, cut them into equal-sized cubes and lightly coat them with olive oil, salt, and herbs. This will help them cook evenly and enhance their flavor.
    • If you prefer boiling whitish potatoes, add a bit of salt to the water and start with cold water to ensure they cook more evenly and don't break apart.