Potatoes of the "matushka" variety"

Medium-ripe potatoes of the "matushka" variety formlarge round-oval or oval tubers of red-purple color. The skin of the tubers is slightly rough, covered on the outside with a few small or medium-deep eyes; under the skin-a creamy pulp that does not darken when sliced and cooked and has a pleasant taste. The weight of each tuber is from 82 to 174 g.

Potatoes of the "matushka" variety are used in cooking mainly for the preparation of crumbly potatoes, mashed potatoes, potato patties, pies and dumplings.