Potatoes: The starchy ingredient that goes with everything. After all, you can’t have a deli sandwich without a bag of chips, a burger without a side of fries or a hearty stew without some potatoes in the mix. Yep, potatoes are a big part of our lives, so it’s a crying shame that we haven’t taken the time to get to know them better. What’s there to know, you ask? Well, it turns out that different varieties of potatoes are pretty distinct in terms of texture (starchy, waxy, moist, floury) and flavor (sweet, vegetal, nutty)—and both factors ultimately affect how best to use your tubers. Here’s a complete guide to the most noteworthy types of potatoes, plus some tips on what to do with them.
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3. Japanese Sweet Potato
Nope, they’re not yams: These purple-skinned tubers belong to the potato family and their starchy, white flesh is more subtly sweet than other sweet potato varieties, with a hint of nuttiness that works well with savory dishes of all sorts. They’re also especially delicious when grilled or roasted whole.
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5. All Blue
As the name suggests, these guys are all blue—not just the skin, but the flesh to boot. Preserve the color of these tubers by baking or steaming them—just be sure to hit them with a generous amount of butter before serving, ‘cause the flesh here is somewhat firmer and drier than other varieties.
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10. Red Thumb
Yet another fingerling variety, this potato is named for its smooth red skin and flesh (and its shape, of course). The red thumb is slightly sweeter than its yellow cousin, the Russian Banana, and takes kindly to roasting.
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12. La Ratte
A favorite among chefs, this thin-skinned fingerling potato boasts a creamy texture and rich, buttery flavor, with toasty notes of hazelnut and chestnut. This sought-after variety is native to Denmark and France—but if you can get your hands on some of these (pricey) potatoes stateside, we suggest you boil and serve them on their own with herb butter or mix them into a lightly-dressed salad.
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15. Jewel Yam
Don’t be fooled by the name, these guys aren’t yams, either: The jewel yam is actually a sweet potato—and also a supermarket staple. This common variety is easy to recognize—rust-colored skin and bright orange flesh—and hard to pass up, since it’s irresistibly sweet and packed with nutrients to boot.
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