What brand of potato doesn't flower when boiled

spudulike

Can anyone tell me what type of Potato doesn't go all flowery when boiled. I need it for a recipe for a small child (1.5 yrs). I need them to stay solid. Would Roosters work?

Toulouse

Roosters are considered floury potatoes too but I find they hold their shape when boiled. You could try a waxy variety such as Charlotte or Jersey Royals.

Dizzyblonde

I find roosters have a tendency to break up when I boil them but they stay together if I steam them. Those baby potatoes you can get in the supermarket are great for staying in one piece when boiled.

Davidth88

Any of the ' waxy ' varities as Toulouse says .

Charlottes are usually available in Tesco . You won't find Jersey Royals until next April I am afraid.

Any potato that is described as a ' salad ' potato is generally ' waxy '.

NervousNude

What cooking method are you using for the small child?

Toulouse

NervousNude wrote: »

What cooking method are you using for the small child?

Lol

PCPhoto

whites and kerr pinks generally dont go all flowery when boiled....but you might be better off with garden potatoes/baby potatoes.

wouldnt you just mash it up ...baby is only 1.5yrs.

spudulike

i'm doing a casserole - but the flowery potatoes just go to mush - he much prefers when they are firm and eats more... up to now the new season ones were great - but now they are getting old !

Dizzyblonde

Baby salad potatoes would be perfect then - a bit fiddly to peel but for a child that young you wouldn't have to do many.

the beer revolu

Steam em!!!

I pretty much steam all potatoes - it's much easier than boiling and gives better results.