Red or white potatoes for roasted rosemary potatoes?

2 years ago

Title says it all.....

I usually have white on hand, but will buy red if those are better.

Another potato question: what is the difference between "baking" white potatoes and the smaller white potatoes you sometimes see? Not the little boiling or fingerling kind.

Thanks!

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chloebud
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
Either white or red are fine. You want the thin-skinned, "waxy" variety for roasting. They're low in starch and tend to hold their shape well. The thin skin also helps with caramelization when roasting.

Baking potatoes (such as russets/Idahos) are high in starch and lower in moisture that results in a "fluffier" texture.

Yukon Golds fall somewhat in the middle. They have some waxiness so they hold their shape. They also have enough starch for the inside to be creamy/fluffy. They're pretty versatile.

FWIW "Idaho" can actually refer to any variety of potato grown in Idaho. However, russets are thier largest crop.
l pinkmountain
2 years ago
A mix. That's something I like. Reds are great with rosemary. White potatoes aren't as "fluffy" as the genuine russets, which are the ones ideal for mashing. They are OK for roasted, but baked or au gratin are better for those. Roasting def. the way to go with reds. Like Chloe said, the whites and golds are in-between . . .
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chloebud
2 years ago
^Yes, a mix of red and white/yellow can be nice...and adding some purple ones.

I've also used a trio of red, white/yellow, and purple for potato salad. I just boil the purple ones separately since they can "bleed" into the water.
floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
Interesting that waxy potatoes are being recommended for roasting. Here it would be floury ones. I’ve never had a problem with them holding their shape. What is the roasting method being used? Are you parboiling and shaking? Are you peeling? What is distinctive about rosemary roasted potatoes? Is it just sticking sprigs amongst the potatoes?
lindac92
2 years ago
I had a dear friend ( Rip...dear friend) who bought large red potatoes and washed and cut a spot in the skin the size of a nickle, olied them and wrapped in foil and baked until they were soft.....and they were wonderful!

I always roast idaho russets.
chloebud
2 years ago
It's really just preference with the potatoes.

For the rosemary roasted potatoes Linnea mentioned, I toss potatoes (no peeling or par-boiling) with olive oil, s&p, garlic and chopped rosemary. I spread them on a roasting pan and cook at 400 for about 45 minutes or more. The cooking time can vary depending on the size of the potatoes or pieces you cut.

I sometimes buy the bags of red, white and purple potatoes at TJ's to roast. Their Dutch yellow baby potatoes are also nice for roasting.
HU-455869934
2 years ago
I think red is prettier!
Gooster
2 years ago
Interesting that I prefer the Yukon Golds in this preparation over red. I tend to avoid russets here due to breakage.

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