What can I use instead of fingerling potatoes?

Table of Contents:

1. What can I use instead of fingerling potatoes?
2. How long do fingerling potatoes keep?
3. Can you keep fingerling potatoes in the fridge?
4. Should potatoes be washed before storage?
5. Can I store potatoes in an airtight container?
6. Can fresh potatoes be frozen?

What can I use instead of fingerling potatoes?

Small waxy potatoes like New Potatoes, baby potatoes, Red Bliss or Yukon Gold potatoes are all excellent substitutes for fingerling potatoes. If your potatoes are unusually large/thick, instead of halving them, cut them into quarters so that all the potatoes are cut in to a similar size.

How long do fingerling potatoes keep?

two weeks

Can you keep fingerling potatoes in the fridge?

Fingerling potatoes are less tough than other varieties as their skins are more delicate, so keeping them in the fridge can actually encourage them to absorb the damp and go off more quickly. Ideally, keep them in a brown paper bag in a dark cool cupboard and they should stay fresher for a bit longer.

Should potatoes be washed before storage?

Clean potatoes before storing them. You need only brush off the soil on potatoes grown in coarse, sandy soil. But if the soil is fine, sticky clay, your potatoes may need washing. ... Potato tubers are about 80 percent water, depending on the variety, so high storage humidity is recommended to prevent shriveling.

Can I store potatoes in an airtight container?

Ideally, potatoes should be stored in a well- ventilated, cool, dark, and humid place. ... Do not store potatoes in airtight plastic containers.

Can fresh potatoes be frozen?

Because they contain so much water, raw potatoes don't freeze well and can turn mushy, watery or even grainy. Cooking before freezing might seem like a hassle but instead think of it as a time saver.