Switzerland

Rösti, made with supermarket ingredients

Name: Rösti
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Switzerland
Ingredients: yellow potatoes 450 g; butter 3 tbsp; salt 1/2 tsp; black pepper 1/4 tsp; sour cream 2 tbsp

The authentic flavor in three easy steps with what any supermarket sells, in metric, for students and anyone cooking far from home (serves 2).

30 min3 to wash

3 lazy steps

1
Grate 450 g parboiled yellow potatoes using a box grater, then season generously with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2
Melt 1.5 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat, press the grated potatoes into a neat pancake, and cook for 10 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
3
Flip the potato cake, add 1.5 tbsp butter around the edges, and cook for another 8 minutes on medium heat until golden on both sides; serve with 2 tbsp sour cream.

How it's eaten in Switzerland

In Switzerland, Rösti is often served topped with a fried egg or melted Appenzeller cheese for a heartier meal.

Ingredients (serves 2)

yellow potatoes450 g
butter3 tbsp
salt1/2 tsp
black pepper1/4 tsp
sour cream2 tbsp

Authentic ingredients in Switzerland

yellow potatoes450 g
butter3 tbsp
salt1/2 tsp
black pepper1/4 tsp
sour cream2 tbsp

Optional authentic touch
Parboiling the potatoes the day before and chilling them overnight allows the starches to set, creating the ultimate contrast between a crispy crust and a tender interior.

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