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Knowing potatoes. There are lots of different varieties of potato. Can you explain how these potatoes look different from each other?. Did you know potatoes have different names? . Charlotte. Desiree . Can you name any other types?. Rooster . Estima.
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There are lots of different varieties of potato. Can you explain how these potatoes look different from each other?
Did you know potatoes have different names? Charlotte Desiree Can you name any other types? Rooster Estima
Some potatoes are waxy and some are floury. Waxy potatoes are usually a young type of potato. They are young because they have been harvested earlier than other types.Floury potatoes are usually an older type of potato. They have less moisture in them.
Waxy potatoes are firm and hold their shape when they are cooked. Charlotte potatoes are waxy. They are good for making potato salads. Charlotte
Floury potatoes are softer and crumble when they are cooked. Rooster Rooster potatoes are floury. They are good for making mashed potato.
Some potatoes are know as ‘general’ or ‘all purpose potatoes because they are good for most types of cooking. Desiree Desiree are a ‘general’ type of potato.
Name some dishes and meals you have eaten which include potatoes.
Have you tried… Potato wedges Potato waffles
Have you tried… Jacket potatoes Potato salad
Have you tried… Oven chips Roast potatoes
Have you tried… Mashed potato Boiled potatoes
Name 6 ways that potatoes can be cooked. microwaved boiled baked roasted mashed fried