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Potato varieties

Learn about potato varieties

A new article every week. Discover the characteristics, uses and secrets of each variety.

Semana 25
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Potatoes for stews and casseroles: the ones that hold together

Which potato to choose for a stew or casserole, how to cut it and when to add it so it does not fall apart in the broth.

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Semana 24

Can you freeze potatoes? What works and what does not

Raw potatoes do not take kindly to the freezer, but cooked ones do. How to blanch them, which varieties and dishes cope, and how to use them afterwards without ruining them.

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Semana 23

Potato season in Spain: the harvest calendar and what to buy each month

When potatoes are lifted in each region of Spain, why the year has two campaigns, and how to use that calendar to buy better.

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Semana 22

Panadera potatoes and other potato sides: how to get them right

What a panadera potato is, which variety and cut work best, and three potato sides that go with meat or fish without any fuss.

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Semana 21

The history of the potato in Spain: how it arrived and why it became essential

A journey through the arrival of the potato in Spain, its slow path from botanical gardens to field and table, and the reasons behind its remarkable success.

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Semana 20

How to recognise a good potato at the market

Skin, firmness, weight and smell: the signs that separate a fresh potato from one past its best. A practical guide to choosing well at the market.

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Semana 19

Air fryer potatoes: how to get them properly crisp

Which variety to choose, how to cut them and what temperature to use so air fryer potatoes come out crisp outside and tender inside.

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Semana 18

Which box of potatoes suits you? 5, 10 or 15 kilos

How much potato a household really uses, what fits in each format and how to choose without wasting any.

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Semana 17

From the field to your kitchen: how the price of a potato is formed

Where the price of a potato comes from, what each intermediary adds and what changes when the journey gets shorter.

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Semana 16

Seed potatoes and eating potatoes are not the same thing

The difference between the potato you plant and the one you cook decides the health of the whole crop. Keys to avoid mixing them up.

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Semana 15

Why potatoes sprout and how to prevent it

Sprouts ruin a potato and, in quantity, are not harmless. Here are the causes and the four rules to store them without surprises.

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Semana 14

Resistant starch: why cooked and cooled potatoes digest differently

Cooking and cooling a potato changes part of its starch. Here is what resistant starch is and how to make the most of it in everyday cooking.

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Semana 13

Which potato to use for a perfect Spanish omelette

From the variety to the cooking point: the keys to an omelette that is juicy inside with the potato just right.

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Semana 12

How to fry perfect potatoes: temperature, double frying and the usual mistakes

The secret of crisp, non-greasy potatoes is not in the recipe but in the variety, the temperature and the order of the steps.

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Semana 11

New potatoes and maincrop potatoes: the difference and when to use each

Both are potatoes, but they are not interchangeable. Here is how to tell them apart at home and what to cook with each one.

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Semana 10

How to grow potatoes at home: complete guide

Everything you need to know to grow potatoes in your garden or on your terrace.

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Semana 9

The history of the potato in Spain

From the Andes to Europe and Spain. Discover how the potato changed gastronomy forever.

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Semana 8

Cerata: the sweet early variety

Cerata is an early variety with thin skin and intense yellow flesh. Slightly sweet flavor.

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Semana 7

Rudolph: the red potato that won't break apart

Rudolph is a red-skinned variety that withstands prolonged cooking without breaking. Perfect for stews.

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Semana 6

Levante: the Mediterranean stew potato

Levante comes from the Mediterranean coast. Ideal for rice dishes, stews and long-cooking recipes.

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Semana 5

Alegría: the first joy of the season

Alegría is the first early potato of the season. Thin skin, buttery texture, perfect for pan-searing.

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Semana 4

Soprano: the multipurpose variety

Soprano works well for both frying and boiling. The all-rounder that never disappoints.

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Semana 3

Vitalia: the versatile potato for every day

Vitalia is the perfect potato for boiling and stewing. Firm flesh that doesn’t fall apart. Ideal for salads and broths.

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Semana 2

Tyson: the variety revolutionizing the kitchen

Meet Tyson, a firm-textured potato with great cooking performance. Ideal for frying and roasting with consistent results.

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Semana 1

Agria: the undisputed queen of Spanish potatoes

Discover why Agria is the most valued variety for frying and purees. Characteristics, origin and best kitchen uses.

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