New Potatoes

New potatoes are young tubers harvested shortly after the plant flowers, before they fully mature. They have a thin, easily rubbed skin, firm flesh and a fresh, lightly sweet flavour with a distinctive earthy aroma. Compared to mature potatoes, they contain less starch and more natural sugars, which gives them their characteristic sweetness. In the kitchen they are most often boiled whole in their skins, roasted or gently cooked with butter and herbs, dill, garlic and fresh butter complement their delicate flavour beautifully.