Knowing Potatoes
There are lots of different varieties of potato
Can you explain how these potatoes look different from each other?
Did you know potatoes have different names?
Desiree Charlotte Estima Maris Piper
Can you name any other varieties?
Potatoes come in three types: Fluffy, Salad and Smooth
Desiree CharlotteMaris Piper
Fluffy potatoes go crumbly round the edges when cooked
Maris Piper potatoes are fluffy. They are good for roasting, baking and making chips
Maris Piper
Salad potatoes are firm and keep their shape when cooked
Charlotte potatoes are a salad type. They are good for steaming, roasting and making potato salads
Charlotte
Smooth potatoes go soft when cooked
Desiree potatoes are smooth. They are good for boiling, mashing and making potato wedges
Desiree
Name some dishes and mealsyou have eaten which include potatoes.
Have you tried…
Potato wedges Potato waffles
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Jacket potatoes Potato salad
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Oven chips Roast potatoes
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Mashed potato Boiled potatoes
6 ways that potatoes can be cooked.
microwaved
roasted
fried
boiled
baked
mashed