Potatoes Lilly

: food, February 05 2021 ▶

You may wonder "why writing about something as bland as potatoes"? Let me stop you there with a brief example: yesterday I made pork chops with peaches, garlic, rosemary and bourbon - a recipe from Jamie Oliver. Then, on the side, I decided to make some french fries using the "Lilly" potatoes (did not know the sort before that) and some duck fat. 10 minutes into the meal, being the heavy-meat-eater, I was thinking to myself "well, I do not need the pork chops...".
This article is more as a reminder to myself, what should I look for. The story goes back a couple of months ago, when I bought accidentally a bag of "Lilly"-potatoes. Prepared them all ways imaginable and the result was always perfect. These potatoes are, by far and with enormous lead, THE BEST POTATOES I have ever had. Of course, I threw the bag before getting the sort, then desperately binge-buying random bags of potatoes in different stores...but alas, none of the got even close. And that was till yesterday! Thank you, Lord!
Found an online shop selling them, could not find the botanical name, but will continue searching. Again: roast or deep fry some in high-smoking point fat (they will get a bit mashy when you stir, which is perfect, as the thin end will get so crispy), put some salt, grab a wheat beer and enjoy life.