Rösti

Ingredients5

• waxy potatoes800 g
• unsalted butter40 g
• neutral oil1 tbsp
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper1/4 tsp

Method

1. Boil the potatoes in their skins until just tender, about 15 minutes, then drain and cool completely.
2. Peel the potatoes and grate them coarsely into a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss gently.
3. Heat the butter and oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat until the butter foams.
4. Spread the grated potatoes evenly in the pan and press into a flat cake about 2 cm thick.
5. Fry without stirring for 8 to 10 minutes until the underside is deep golden and crisp.
6. Slide the cake onto a plate, invert it back into the pan, and fry the other side for 8 to 10 minutes until crisp.
7. Slide onto a board, rest 1 minute, then cut into wedges and serve hot.