A crispy fried rosti potatoes Crunch on the outside, soft on the inside, and flavored just right, Rösti Potatoes are all that the Swiss breakfast, lunch, or dinner is made of. Sliced raw potatoes cooked with onions and a little butter and fried in a skillet until brown on the outside and tender inside. Include the bacon to enhance the flavor or, if you prefer a vegetarian meal, eat them plain.
Ingredients
● For the onions 1 tablespoon of oil
● 1 onion, shredded
● 4 baking potatoes, scrubbed clean and then grated.
● 2 tablespoons butter, divided
● 2 tablespoons oil, divided
● Salt and freshly ground black pepper to the taste
● 4 pieces bacon strips, cooked and chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and grate the potatoes. Put the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel, squeeze and remove as much water as possible, and then add the shredded onion and grated potatoes to a large bowl. This step ensures that the Rösti has a better texture when it is crunchy on the outside.
- Season the Mixture: Incorporate the potato and onion in the seasonings and sprinkle with salt and fresh black pepper. Members who want to add chopped bacon can do so at this stage.
- Cook the Onion: These instructions will require a large skillet; heat one tablespoon of oil and fry using medium heat. Then stir in the shredded onion and sauté for an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until the onions change their color to tender and translucent.
- Form the Rösti: After that, divide the potato mixture into four portions. From each portion make a flat small cake like structure.
- Pan Fry the Rösti: Melt about 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet on medium heat. Drop two Rösti pancakes as one disc and cook it for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. For the remaining portions put more butter and oil as required. Again use the same process to cook the remaining Rösti pancakes.
- Serve: Remove the Rösti from the skillet and then, put them carefully on a plate with absorbent paper to remove excess oil. Enjoy it hot, topped with chopped bacon and on the side, sour cream, applesauce, or a fresh salad.
Tips for the Perfect Rosti:
- Soak the Grated Potatoes: The Rösti will be crispier if the grated potatoes are rinsed in cold water for 30 minutes to remove extra starch.
- Use the Right Pan: A nonstick skillet is best for frying Rösti, however, a traditional cast iron skillet will do the job as well.
- Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: To cook the Rösti evenly and to get crispy undersides, it is advisable to fry the Rösti in small portions.
- Get Creative with Toppings: Serve the Rösti with smetana or creme Fraiche or on top of smoked salmon or a fried egg.
Conclusion:
A Fried Rösti Potatoes dish is easy and incredibly tasteful, which tells everybody that it is comfort food. Not hard on the outside and soft on the inside can be consumed in the morning as a breakfast meal, mid morning or afternoon snack, or in the evening as a dinner accompaniment. It can be eaten for breakfast alongside eggs, for lunch with sausage, or dinner with a well cooked roast. Whether served with bacon or cheese, each one is made to your specific preference.