These crispy cubes of potatoes make the easiest, yet most delicious, side dish. But they do suit one of my favourite potato recipes of all time… crispy cubes. They are waxier than other potatoes, which means they are firmer and lower in starch, so I personally wouldn’t use them for mash.
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These red skin potatoes are things of beauty. Some love a firmer roastie – so live your best life!Ī slightly lesser-known potato against the heavy-weights is the Desiree potato. You should test against a Maris and find out which is better suited to you. It does the job for jacket potatoes, mash and roast potatoes, too. It’s a little less starchy than the Maris Piper, so it makes a great potato for homemade chips as it keeps its shape slightly more so than the Maris. The more popular choice for “all-rounder” is the King Edward.
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I also find it a strong choice for roast potatoes too – making a slightly less robust roastie but one whose fluff should result in the ultimate crunch if cooked perfectly. Like a cloud of carbs, the airy, delicious nature of the Maris Piper makes it the best option for mashed potatoes that aren’t gloopy. Unfortunately, it was just named after Maris Lane, where the first of the variety was grown.īut back to its qualities – it’s that fluffiness.
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I always imagined there was a beautiful medieval potato mistress called Maris Piper that was so curvaceous and carbilicious that the kingdom named their best crop after her. My rule of thumb: if in doubt, get your Maris Pipers out. But once you know which potato is best for the job, you’ll notice your potato game will be upped for ever.įirst, everyone’s favourite – the Maris Piper. We’ve all been there at the supermarket, grabbing the nearest bag of spuds and using it for whatever you fancy once you get home.
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The first tip I can give you to fully maximise the potato’s potential is to understand its different varieties.