4 Foolproof Tips for Choosing the Best Potatoes
Gourmandize Staff,
Choosing Varieties
Starchy potatoes are the best for dry or oil-based cooking. Their starchiness means they'll absord lots of liquid, resulting in tender, moist potatoes (when mached they'll soak up all that buttery goodness!). Starchy potatoes include Russets, sweet potatoes, and Idahos.
Waxy potatoes are best for steaming and boiling, as they're low in starch and don't fall apart when boiled or cooked in soups and stews. This also makes them a great option for salads. Waxy potatoes include fingerlings, Yukon Gold, and Carola.
When you don't know what you need, you can opt for a medium-starch, all-purpose potato. These include Goldilocks, red potatoes, purple potatoes, and blue potatoes.
