Varieties

For most of us, selecting the right potato for a particular preparation means selecting from among russets, all-purpose potatoes, and red- or white-skinned boiling potatoes, as these are often the only types found in the kitchen. For basic potato cookery, then, the information in the preceding section tells us what we need to know. Today’s chefs, however, can use more information to take advantage of the many varieties of potato available today, as growers discover new varieties and rediscover heirloom potato varieties. The following are some of the many potatoes available.