Description
A crispy and golden Swiss potato pancake made with grated potatoes, often enjoyed as a breakfast or side dish.
Ingredients
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- 500 g potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 1 small onion, grated (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional)
- 1 egg (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2–3 tbsp butter or oil for frying
Instructions
- Peel and coarsely grate the potatoes. If using onion, grate it as well.
- Place grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a bowl, mix the potatoes with onion, flour, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Heat butter or oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Form the potato mixture into patties and press into the pan to flatten.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes until golden, then flip and cook the other side for another 5–7 minutes.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining mixture.
- Serve hot with sour cream, smoked salmon, or your preferred topping.
Notes
- Squeeze potatoes well to remove moisture—this helps crisp them up.
- Flour and egg are optional and help bind the rosti better.
- For extra flavor, add herbs or grated cheese to the mixture.
- Use medium heat to avoid burning before the inside is cooked.
- Can be frozen and reheated in a skillet for a crispy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rosti (approx. 200 g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg