R&# 195;¶sti is the ultimate Swiss comfort food, featuring shredded potatoes fried to golden perfection. This recipe uses pre-boiled waxy potatoes, which ensures the cake holds together while developing a crunchy exterior and soft, fluffy center. The result is a versatile dish that pairs beautifully with fried eggs, cured meats, or simply a dollop of butter. ItâÂÂs an excellent choice for brunch, a rustic lunch, or a satisfying side dish for dinner. Simple ingredients come together to create a texture and flavor profile that is both nostalgic and deeply satisfying.
Roesti (Swiss-Style Potato Cake
Description
R&# 195;¶sti is the ultimate Swiss comfort food, featuring shredded potatoes fried to golden perfection. This recipe uses pre-boiled waxy potatoes, which ensures the cake holds together while developing a crunchy exterior and soft, fluffy center. The result is a versatile dish that pairs beautifully with fried eggs, cured meats, or simply a dollop of butter. ItâÂÂs an excellent choice for brunch, a rustic lunch, or a satisfying side dish for dinner. Simple ingredients come together to create a texture and flavor profile that is both nostalgic and deeply satisfying.Ingredients
Directions
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Boil waxy potatoes in their skins the day before; peel and grate them on the coarsest blade of a grater the next day.
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Heat a large, heavy frying pan over medium heat and add the butter, lard, or bacon fat until hot.
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Spread the grated potatoes evenly into the pan, forming a flat cake shape.
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Sprinkle the potatoes with salt and fry, turning them constantly with a spatula, until they have absorbed the fat.
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Add more fat if needed, then push the potatoes from the edges toward the center to form a cohesive cake, flattening the top.
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Sprinkle with water or milk, reduce the heat to low, and cover the pan with a lid or an inverted dish.
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Shake the covered pan occasionally to prevent sticking and cook on low heat for at least 15 minutes.
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Ensure the potatoes stick together but do not adhere to the bottom of the pan.
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Once cooked, turn the cake out onto a plate with the bottom side up and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 690.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 60.9g94%
- Saturated Fat 38.2g191%
- Cholesterol 161.2mg54%
- Sodium 494.2mg21%
- Total Carbohydrate 33.8g12%
- Dietary Fiber 4.4g18%
- Sugars 1.7g
- Protein 4.6g10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For best results, use waxy potatoes suitable for potato salad, as they hold their shape better than starchy varieties.
Variation: Sauté 2 tablespoons of chopped onions in the fat before adding the potatoes. Do not let the onions brown. Note that this version requires less additional fat.
Variation: Sauté 2 to 3.5 ounces of diced bacon before adding the potatoes. No extra salt is needed for this version.
To finish, sprinkle cooked potatoes with grated cheese and heat briefly in the oven to melt the cheese.
Alternatively, you can brown the other side of the rösti by flipping it carefully in the pan before serving.
