How to Cook Like Heston

If you've ever ended up with soggy chips or roasties that refuse to crisp up, then tuck into 4Food's guide to spuds and find the right potato for the job

THE BASICS

What's the difference between waxy and floury potatoes?

Floury potatoes have a drier more starchy consistency, which makes them fluffy when cooked. They're ideal for mashing, roasting, chips and baked potatoes.
Waxy potatoes hold their shape better and have a firmer consistency best suited to boiling and recipes such as potato salad.

Are potatoes nutritious?

Indeed! Potatoes are low in fat and calories and high in vitamin B6, C and potassium. If you serve them in the skin, they are also a good source of dietary fibre.

Storing potatoes

It's best to store potatoes in a cool dark place. Take them out of any packaging so they don't sweat or start sprouting and if they do have the odd sprout, or green patch, make sure you cut those bits out before cooking them.

TYPES OF POTATO

Desiree – good all rounder

Maris Piper - good all rounder

King Edward - floury

Rooster - floury

Anya - waxy finger potato

Maris Peer - slightly waxy

Charlotte - slightly waxy new potato

Pink Fir Apple - flavoursome waxy finger potato

Estima - firm, slightly waxy

Maris Bard - slightly waxy new potato

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