Crispy rösti potato pancake in a skillet

Switzerland · Swiss

Rösti

A Swiss crispy potato pancake with a golden crust and tender center.

  • Swiss
  • 35 min total time
  • 4 base servings
  • 1 version

Country

Switzerland

Cuisine

Swiss

Servings

4 servings

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Total

35 min

1 version

Makes 4 servings.

Squeeze grated potatoes well so the crust turns crisp and even.

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Servings

Adapted for 4 servings

Version

Active version: Classic

Allergens & avoidances

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Classic

A Swiss crispy potato pancake with a golden crust and tender center.

This version is plant-based.

Version

  • Vegan

Contains

  • No listed allergens for this variant.

Ingredients

  • 900 g potatoes, peeled and grated
  • 90 g onion, grated
  • 35 ml neutral oil
  • 6 g fine salt
  • 1 g ground black pepper

Cooking method

Pan

  1. Prepare potatoes

    Grate potatoes and onion, squeeze out excess liquid and season with salt and pepper.

  2. Shape

    Heat oil in a large pan and spread the potato mixture into an even round layer.

  3. Cook first side

    Cook on medium heat until the bottom is deeply golden and crisp.

  4. Flip and finish

    Flip carefully with a plate and cook the second side until crisp.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make small individual rosti instead of one large cake?

Yes. Divide the mixture into portions and cook each until golden on both sides.

How do I keep rosti crisp?

Drain potato moisture well and avoid overcrowding the pan.

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