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The Yukon Gold won first place for me! Russet 4. Russet 3. Types of Potatoes in Australia Some kinds of potatoes such as Russet or Idaho have a starchy texture and are good for mashing, frying, and baking. Other kinds of potato such as red varieties have a waxy feel and are good for boiling and serving in salads. Brian went with the red potato as his winner, although the russet was a very close second in his book! Brian’s Ranking: 1. Potatoes are the third most grown crop after rice and wheat/maize but need the least amount of water to grow. Remove from heat. That slightly buttery flavor really shines through when comparing these plain. Fingerling . Red 3. When potatoes are nearly tender, melt butter in a small saucepan. There are thousands of types of potatoes that come in all shapes and sizes. Serve.

Add salt and olive oil; stir until just heated through. Yukon Gold 4. Fingerling.

2. Pour olive oil mixture over and mash with a potato masher to desired consistency. Transfer tender potatoes to a large bowl. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Sweet 5. Sweet 5. Another fact, Australia has a world class potato research station at Toolangi in Victoria where they have developed varieties such as Otway Red and Toolangi Delight.