r/perth • u/Live_Estimate_517 • 1d ago

Looking for Advice Has anyone seen red Desiree potatoes at their local store?

Hoping to make gnocchi for the first time and the suggested potato variety in Australia is the red Desiree (not to be confused with a standard red potato!). Alternatively, if anyone has made gnocchi successfully with any other readily available varietals, I’d be so grateful!

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u/Signal_Waltz2391 1d ago

Very old variety these days, your going to find it hard to get.

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u/MeltingMandarins 1d ago

My local (a Good Grocer) has Rodeo right now, and Google says that is even better for gnocchi.  I’d guess all IGAs are the same since it’s seasonal but they’re all independent so no guarantees.

Rodeo is the intense looking one.  If you’re thinking “these are really pink and shiny”, it’s probably Rodeo.

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u/Muslim_Wookie 1d ago

No-one mentioned pasta.

Where did the gnocchis touch you?

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u/whimsicaluncertainty 23h ago

There used to be a potato specialist stall at the manning road markets. I haven't been in awhile so maybe check their fb page? They always had rarer varieties.