RöstiCrispy Potato Cake
Grated potatoes are pressed into a pan and fried until the outside turns crisp and bronze while the center stays tender. This simple Alpine-style potato dish is valued for its clean flavor and satisfying texture.
Prep
20m
Cook
20m
Serves
4
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- Switzerland
- Liechtenstein
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Ingredients
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- 800gPotato (coarsely grated)
- 6gSalt
- 2gBlack Pepper
- 60gUnsalted Butter
- 100gOnion (finely chopped)
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Method
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- 01
Squeeze the grated potato very dry in a clean towel.
- 02
Mix the potato with the onion, salt, and black pepper.
- 03
Melt the unsalted butter in a 24 cm (9.5-inch) heavy frying pan over medium heat.
- 04
Add the potato mixture and press it into an even cake.
- 05
Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until the underside is deep golden and crisp, then turn carefully and cook for 8 to 10 minutes more, until browned and tender in the middle.
- 06
Slide onto a plate, cut into wedges, and serve at once.
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