# Ratte potato

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Variety of potato

Potato 'Ratte' Ratte potatoes Genus Solanum Species Solanum tuberosum Cultivar 'Ratte' Origin Denmark or France

The **Ratte potato** (also known as **La Ratte**, **La Reine** **Ratte du Touquet**, or **Asparges**) is a small [potato](/source/Potato) with a unique nutty flavor and smooth, buttery [texture](/source/Texture_(food)).[1] The nutty flavour is said to have come from the types of soils the variety is grown in by the French farmers. This potato has an ovate shape, often with a slight curve and golden speckled skin. The flesh of this potato is a golden yellow and its texture maintains even when cooking.[2]

The variety originated in [Denmark](/source/Denmark) or [France](/source/France),[1][3] in the late 19th century and is a favorite of French chefs,[1] including [Joël Robuchon](/source/Jo%C3%ABl_Robuchon) who used them to make [potato puree](/source/Mashed_potato). Other chefs have recommended roughly mashing them or using them in salads or casseroles. The *New York Times* reported that its taste "hints richly of hazelnuts and chestnuts".[4] This variety is known for its excellent texture and flavour, it is normally harvested by hand and low yielding. Because of the low yield and hand harvest this variety fetches a high price and it is known as a boutique potato.[2]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Paul_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Paul_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Paul_1-2) Paul R. Wonning *[Gardener's Guide to Growing Potatoes in the Vegetable Garden: Growing a potato garden for beginners or veterans (2015)](https://books.google.com/books?id=eCxwCAAAQBAJ&pg=PA27)*, p. 27, at [Google Books](/source/Google_Books)

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:0_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_2-1) ["La Ratte Potatoes"](http://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/La_Ratte_Potatoes_5339.php). *www.specialtyproduce.com*. Retrieved 2016-12-02.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["The European Cultivated Potato Database"](http://www.europotato.org/display_description.php?variety_name=Ratte). *europotato.org*. 2013. Retrieved 2013-03-04.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Florence Fabricant (1996-09-25). ["French Revolution in Potatoes Comes to America"](https://www.nytimes.com/1996/09/25/garden/french-revolution-in-potatoes-comes-to-america.html). *New York Times*. Retrieved 2014-04-30.

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