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Amarosa fingerling potatoes are small in size and are oblong and slender in shape. The thin skin is smooth with a deep red to burgundy coloring with some brown spots and patches. There are also a few, shallow eyes and lumps scattered across the surface. The flesh is firm, dense, and marbled with light pink and red. When cooked, Amarosa fingerling potatoes have a velvety texture with a sweet and creamy flavor.
Amarosa fingerling potatoes are available in the late summer through winter.
Amarosa fingerling potatoes, botanically classified as Solanum tuberosum ‘Amarosa,’ are a new variety that was released in 2010 and belong to the Solanaceae or nightshade family. The Amarosa fingerling potato gets its name because of its narrow, finger-like shape. This potato is harvested in the late summer and bears prolifically, producing as many as thirty tubers per plant. The Amarosa potato is known for its vibrant red to burgundy hues and holds its color when cooked adding unique shades to dishes.
Amarosa fingerling potatoes are high in potassium, iron, antioxidants, and vitamins C and B6.
Amarosa fingerling potatoes are best suited for cooked applications such as boiling, baking, roasting, sautéing, and grilling. The Amarosa potato’s brilliant pink shade holds up beautifully when cooked and can be cubed and roasted, made into potato chips, or roasted and smashed. Amarosa fingerlings can also be incorporated into salads and pair well with balsamic, garlic, bacon fat, onions, tomatoes, and shallots. They will keep up to four weeks when stored in a cool, dry, and dark place.
Potatoes are one of the largest agricultural products produced in Oregon. To meet the competitive nature of the industry, the Amarosa fingerling potato was created and then licensed to the Potato Variety Management Institute, a nonprofit organization that works with the Tri-State breeding program. This license gives breeders up to twenty-five years of exclusive propagation control under the Plant Variety Protection statute and prevents varieties such as the Amarosa fingerling from being overproduced and saturated in the market.
The Amarosa fingerling potato was developed by the Tri-State Potato Breeding Program in Oregon and began with a cross made in 2000. It went through years of trials and had to undergo a strict evaluation system in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho before being released in 2010. Today Amarosa fingerling potatoes can be found at specialty markets across the United States.
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Description/Taste
Amarosa fingerling potatoes are small in size and are oblong and slender in shape. The thin skin is smooth with a deep red to burgundy coloring with some brown spots and patches. There are also a few, shallow eyes and lumps scattered across the surface. The flesh is firm, dense, and marbled with light pink and red. When cooked, Amarosa fingerling potatoes have a velvety texture with a sweet and creamy flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Amarosa fingerling potatoes are available in the late summer through winter.
Current Facts
Amarosa fingerling potatoes, botanically classified as Solanum tuberosum ‘Amarosa,’ are a new variety that was released in 2010 and belong to the Solanaceae or nightshade family. The Amarosa fingerling potato gets its name because of its narrow, finger-like shape. This potato is harvested in the late summer and bears prolifically, producing as many as thirty tubers per plant. The Amarosa potato is known for its vibrant red to burgundy hues and holds its color when cooked adding unique shades to dishes.
Nutritional Value
Amarosa fingerling potatoes are high in potassium, iron, antioxidants, and vitamins C and B6.
Applications
Amarosa fingerling potatoes are best suited for cooked applications such as boiling, baking, roasting, sautéing, and grilling. The Amarosa potato’s brilliant pink shade holds up beautifully when cooked and can be cubed and roasted, made into potato chips, or roasted and smashed. Amarosa fingerlings can also be incorporated into salads and pair well with balsamic, garlic, bacon fat, onions, tomatoes, and shallots. They will keep up to four weeks when stored in a cool, dry, and dark place.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Potatoes are one of the largest agricultural products produced in Oregon. To meet the competitive nature of the industry, the Amarosa fingerling potato was created and then licensed to the Potato Variety Management Institute, a nonprofit organization that works with the Tri-State breeding program. This license gives breeders up to twenty-five years of exclusive propagation control under the Plant Variety Protection statute and prevents varieties such as the Amarosa fingerling from being overproduced and saturated in the market.
Geography/History
The Amarosa fingerling potato was developed by the Tri-State Potato Breeding Program in Oregon and began with a cross made in 2000. It went through years of trials and had to undergo a strict evaluation system in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho before being released in 2010. Today Amarosa fingerling potatoes can be found at specialty markets across the United States.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Viejas Casino Baron Long's | Alpine CA | 619-863-9033 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA |
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 8 days ago, 4/05/21 Sharer's comments : Amarosa potatoes from Weiser Farms 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Weiser Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 41 days ago, 3/03/21 
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Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock Street San Diego, CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 43 days ago, 3/01/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 68 days ago, 2/04/21 Sharer's comments : Amarosas from Weiser Farms! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Weiser Family Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States511 Hill st. #205 Santa Monica Ca 90405 1-310-930-0903 About 461 days ago, 1/08/20 Sharer's comments : Rosie Amarosa Fingerlings in Season Now 
Queen Anne Farmers Market
Orange Star Farm
Near Seattle, Washington, United States21429 Old Owen Rd Monroe WA 98272 About 551 days ago, 10/10/19 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Sarah - Weiser
Near Santa Monica, California, United States19247 Highline Road Tehachapi CA 93561 909-697-0807 About 685 days ago, 5/29/19 Sharer's comments : Amarosa Potatoes in House from Weiser Family Farms. 
Virginia park Farmers market
Weiser family farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 689 days ago, 5/25/19 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Alex Weiser
Near Santa Monica, California, United States511 Hill st. #205 Santa Monica Ca 90405 1-310-930-0903 About 692 days ago, 5/22/19 Sharer's comments : First crop of amarosa potatoes! Weiser Family Farms! |
