The Laurette potato is a French variety renowned for its firm, fine, and melting yellow flesh that offers a sweet and delicate flavor. It is considered a gourmet potato, often coming out on top in tastings.
Key Characteristics:
- Tuber Shape: Long oval to long.
- Skin and Flesh Color: Yellow skin with yellow flesh.
- Eyes: Shallow to very shallow.
- Taste and Texture: Waxy with a nutty taste and fine texture; thin skins make them excellent for eating unpeeled.
- Culinary Uses: Laurette potatoes are versatile in the kitchen. They are excellent when fried, steamed, or used in salads. Their firm texture holds up well during cooking, making them suitable for gratins and other dishes where the potato needs to maintain its shape.