What is a waxy potato?

by Cookthink

Waxy white and red potatoes have less starch and more moisture than russets and other high-starch potatoes. This low moisture content makes them ideal for boiling, mashing, roasting or frying. New potatoes have a waxy texture and thin skins, meaning they keep their shape in potato salads and can be pan roasted. Store potatoes in a cool, dark place. Putting them in the refrigerator will turn their starch to unwanted sugar, making them grow unpleasantly dark when cooked. Recipe: Potato Salad With Capers And Parsley (Cookthink) Recipe: Roasted Fennel And Potatoes With Fennel Seed (Cookthink)