Rosti (Swiss Fried Potatoes)
Description
This International side-dish features Potatoes, Onion; finely chopped, Bacon; finely chopped, Butter or lard. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, smooth, comforting richness. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Salt and pepper to taste Boil the potatoes in their skins for 15 minutes until they are tender.
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Remove the pan from the heat, drain the potatoes and cool them under cold running water.
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When the potatoes are cool enough the handle, strip off the skins.
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Grate the potatoes coarsely in a large bowl.
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Carefully mix in the chopped onion and bacon and reserve.
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heat the butter or lard in a large, heavy 9-inch skillet.
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When the fat is quite hot, add the potato mixture.
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Lightly pat the mixture into a round cake with a spatula.
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Cook over low heat until the underside is crusty and well-browned.
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Flip over and fry gently for 10 to 15 minutes until the second side is crisp and well-browned.
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Turn the Rosti out onto a heated serving dish, cut into wedges and serve immediately.
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This dish of fried potatoes is served all over Switzerland, sometimes as an accompaniment to meat and sometimes as a central dish in a meatless meal.
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This variation is a favorite of the German-speaking sections of the country
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 821.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 54.4g84%
- Saturated Fat 21.6g108%
- Cholesterol 78.2mg27%
- Sodium 1827.0mg77%
- Total Carbohydrate 39.7g14%
- Dietary Fiber 5.0g20%
- Sugars 2.3g
- Protein 41.6g84%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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