Types of Potatoes

There are many varieties or types of potatoes, but for cooking purposes, we can say that there are basically six types : yellow, red, russet, white, fingerling, and blue potatoes.

It is important to know what type of potatoes you should use when baking and boiling. For example, if you want to add potatoes to soups or stews you should use yellow, blue or red potatoes. These potatoes are low in starch, and this means that, when boiling, they will not fall apart. If you want to bake, then you should use potatoes with a dry, mealy texture like the Yukon Gold type. Potatoes for baking purposes are high in starch, and when they are done, the texture is very soft.

In fact, you can find some of the most common varieties of potatoes and the best way to cook them: