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Fingerling Russian Banana Potatoes
Although very petit in size, fingerlings are fully mature when harvested, thus they should not to be confused with new potatoes, potatoes that are harvested when immature.
Fingerling Russian Banana Potatoes
Inventory, 10 lbs : 398.75
This item was last sold on : 05/20/12
Seasons/Availability
Russian Banana Fingerling Potatoes are available year round.
Current Facts
The Russian banana potato is a perennial fingerling late season producing variety. Although very petit in size, fingerlings are fully mature when harvested, thus they should not to be confused with new potatoes, potatoes that are harvested when immature. Although Russian banana potatoes are not grown on a large commercial scale, rather are a farmers market variety, they produce high yields and are disease resistant.
Description/Taste
The Russian banana is small, slender and elongated tuber which typically measures about 2 to 3 inches long. The potato has a thin pale burlap colored skin with a creamy yellow-colored firm and waxy flesh. Its flavor is mild with nutty and earthy undertones that develop when cooked.
Applications
All recipes point in similar directions: very good for boiling, roasting and frying. The Russian Banana cooks quickly, especially when cut into pieces, making it ideal for quick meals.
Geography/History
The Russian banana is a heirloom cultivar of Russian origins, as its name suggests. Research indicates that the variety might have been introduced to early settlers and natives by Russian fur traders. The exact origin, parental lines or breeding techniques used in its development are not know.
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Russian Banana Fingerling Potatoes are available year round.
Current Facts
The Russian banana potato is a perennial fingerling late season producing variety. Although very petit in size, fingerlings are fully mature when harvested, thus they should not to be confused with new potatoes, potatoes that are harvested when immature. Although Russian banana potatoes are not grown on a large commercial scale, rather are a farmers market variety, they produce high yields and are disease resistant.
Description/Taste
The Russian banana is small, slender and elongated tuber which typically measures about 2 to 3 inches long. The potato has a thin pale burlap colored skin with a creamy yellow-colored firm and waxy flesh. Its flavor is mild with nutty and earthy undertones that develop when cooked.
Applications
All recipes point in similar directions: very good for boiling, roasting and frying. The Russian Banana cooks quickly, especially when cut into pieces, making it ideal for quick meals.
Geography/History
The Russian banana is a heirloom cultivar of Russian origins, as its name suggests. Research indicates that the variety might have been introduced to early settlers and natives by Russian fur traders. The exact origin, parental lines or breeding techniques used in its development are not know.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-4230 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-419-8343 |
| Anthology | San Diego CA | 619-595-0300 |
| Cafe Chloe | San Diego CA | 619-232-3242 |
| Bankers Hill Restaurant and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-231-0222 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Alchemy Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-255-0616 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Azul La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9677 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
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| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
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