Description
Potato röstis are crisp on the outside and tender inside – made from grated potato, they’re ideal for breakfast or as a side.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large white potatoes (peeled)
- 2 tablespoons white all-purpose flour
- 2 egg whites
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- flaky sea salt
- cracked black pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- light olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Grate potatoes using the largest holes on a cheese grater, then submerge in cold water for 20 minutes to eliminate excess starch.
- Drain the potatoes well in a colander, then wrap in a clean tea towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- Put the potatoes in a large bowl and mix in flour, egg whites, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add more flour if the mixture feels too wet.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over moderate temperature until shimmering, approximately 350°F.
- Shape potato mixture into uniform patties by pressing flat with palms, ensuring consistent thickness across each rosti.
- Carefully place 2-3 potato rosti into hot oil, cooking for 2 minutes per side until achieving a golden, crispy exterior.
- Set the cooked rosti to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil, continuing the process with remaining batter.
- Allow rosti to rest for 1-2 minutes before serving to maintain crispness and enable slight cooling.
Notes
- Squeeze out excess moisture thoroughly to ensure crispy, golden-brown potato rosti without sogginess.
- Use starchy potatoes like Russet or Idaho for the best binding and texture when making rosti.
- Add fresh herbs like chives or rosemary to elevate the flavor profile and create a more gourmet version.
- For a gluten-free option, replace wheat flour with cornstarch or rice flour to maintain the rosti’s structure.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Swiss
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg