There are several varieties of potatoes, and each has a unique flavour, texture, and application in cooking. Below is a brief list of a few potato varieties:
Russet Potatoes: Russet potatoes are great for baking, mashing, and frying because of their high starch content and dry, fluffy texture when cooked. Their flavour is indifferent.
Yukon Gold potatoes: The bright flesh, smooth texture, and buttery flavour of these potatoes. They are excellent roasted, boiled, and made into mashed potatoes.
Red potatoes: These potatoes maintain their shape well when cooked because to their thin, crimson skins and waxy texture. They work well in potato salads, boiling, and roasting.
Fingerling potatoes: These are little, thin potatoes that are coloured purple, red, and yellow. They are perfect for boiling or roasting because of their robust structure.
Purple potatoes contain vivid purple meat and skin and are high in antioxidants. They can be added to salads, mashed, or roasted.
New potatoes: small with thin, delicate skins that are harvested early in the season. They can be used to salads and are frequently cooked or grilled.