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Rösti
Switzerland
Rösti was originally a farmhouse breakfast in the canton of Bern.
Swiss pan-fried potato cake — shredded and pressed until crispy and golden outside, soft within. The national potato dish of Switzerland.
Prep
10 mins
Cook
20 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
360 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
800gfloury potatoes, parboiled and cooled
50gbutter
saltto taste
Method
1
Grate potatoes coarsely. Season with salt.
2
Melt butter in a wide heavy pan. Add potato and press into an even round.
3
Cook over medium heat 10 minutes without disturbing.
4
Flip onto a plate, then slide back into the pan. Cook 10 more minutes until golden.
Chef's Tip
Parboiling the potatoes before grating is the Swiss method — it helps rösti hold together.
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