La Ratte potatoes are small to medium in size and are oblong, ovate, and have a slight curve with an irregular bumpy shape. The smooth, golden skin has a few shallow eyes and is speckled faintly with tan and dark brown spotting.
A favourite particularly among Michelin starred chefs this French heirloom variety is prized for making a smooth, creamy mash The flesh is firm, waxy, dense, and golden yellow. When cooked, La Ratte potatoes are soft and tender and offer buttery flavors with pronounced nutty undertones of hazelnut.
The Ratte potato is a small potato with a unique nutty flavor and smooth, buttery texture. The nutty flavour is said to have come from the types of soils the variety is grown in by the French farmers.
LA RATTE
Potato Variety Information
Variety Name: La RatteRights Holder | Breeder: Year of of introduction:
