Potatoes
A few days ago, I was rummaging around in the cupboard for some potatoes for a mash that I was making, and was surprised by the variety that seems to have mysteriously accrued in the cupboard.
The dark purple (almost black) skinned variety are called Purple Congo. They have a floury texture and a purple flesh. Apparently they make great Gnocchi, so guess what I will be making this weekend....
The other varieties are (if I remember correctly) Kipfler, Pink Eye, Desiree, Toolangi Delight, & Dutch Cream. They all have different characteristics, flesh colour, texture, & even flavour. And there are alot more varieties out there!
7 comments:
Those potatoes look absolutely gorgeous. I wish I could get this many varieties in my area. :)
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Wow, I have never seen such a variety of potatoes! The Purple Congo is especially unique.
first time seeing so many varieties of potatoes.
I can't wait to see/read how the gnocchi turn out! I haven't had them in forever.
I wish I could get my hands on some
Purple Congo's, they look amazing. Did you get around to making the gnocchi?
Hi Constant Craver
Yes I did make some purple Gnocchi
http://spikeymikeys.blogspot.com/2009/07/purple-gnocchi-with-tomato-rocket.html
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