Vegetable
Nicola
B tier
Nicola is a firm yellow waxy potato beloved for German-style salads, boiling, and steaming—smooth skin, elongated oval shape, and slices that stay intact under vinegar and oil. Flavour is gently sweet and clean. European delis and home cooks treat it as a salad benchmark against softer flouries. Cook until just tender; peel hot if desired for traditional warm potato salads. Also good sautéed in slices with onions. Avoid for roast fluff—waxiness fights that open crumb texture no matter how hot the fat.
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Preparations
BakedBoiledChipsFriedMashedRoastedSaladSteamed
Traits
ButteryEuropeanFirmSaladWaxyWaxy Yellow
History
DE
Nicola was bred in Germany for firm table use.
European adoption spread Nicola as a salad standard.
UK and EU retailers stocked Nicola widely in season.
Nicola remained a top waxy yellow reference.