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Rösti (Switzerland)

An authentic recipe for traditional Swiss Rösti, highlighting the technique of using pre-boiled, chilled potatoes for the ultimate crispy crust.

Level Medium Prep 15 min Cook 25 min Servings 4 Score 4.9/10

Ready in

40 min

Makes 4 servings

Prep 15m

Cook 25m

Level Medium

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional Swiss Rösti, highlighting the technique of using pre-boiled, chilled potatoes for the ultimate crispy crust.

A quintessential Swiss comfort food featuring golden, crispy grated potato cakes fried in butter.

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Main

1000 g waxy potatoes (boiled in their skins, peeled, and completely cooled)
3 tbsp butter (clarified butter or regular butter)
1 tsp salt (to taste)

Optional

100 g smoked bacon bits (optional, for extra flavor)
1 small onion (finely chopped, optional)

Equipment

Heavy-bottomed non-stick skillet Essential for a crisp crust
Box grater For grating potatoes coarsely
Large flat plate For flipping the rösti

Instructions

Boil potatoes in their skins until just tender (do not overcook). Cool completely, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
Coarsely grate the cold peeled potatoes using a box grater into a large bowl and mix in the salt gently.
Melt half of the butter in a heavy-bottomed non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the grated potatoes to the pan, shaping them into an even, compact round cake without pressing too hard.
Cook over medium-low heat for 12 to 15 minutes until the bottom forms a golden-brown crust.
15 min
Invert the rösti onto a large plate, add the remaining butter to the pan, slide the rösti back in raw-side down, and cook for another 10 minutes until golden and crisp.
10 min

Nutrition

Calories 240

Protein 4g

Carbs 30g

Fat 12g

Fiber 3g

Sugar 1g

Sodium 320mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Cooking Timeline

Prep 15 min

Cook 25 min

Total 40 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.4 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Taste 9.6
Presentation 9.2
Nutrition 7.5
Value 9.5
Instructions 9.2
Ingredients 9.5
Time Accuracy 9.0
Difficulty 8.0
Would Make Again 9.5

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

An iconic Swiss classic delivering an irresistible combination of a crunchy exterior and soft, buttery interior.

Pros

Simple ingredients
Incredible texture contrast
Rich comfort food

Cons

Requires patience when flipping

Overview

A quintessential Swiss comfort food featuring golden, crispy grated potato cakes fried in butter.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Swiss Rösti, highlighting the technique of using pre-boiled, chilled potatoes for the ultimate crispy crust.

Tips

Always use waxy potatoes instead of starchy ones so they hold their shape during grating
Chill the boiled potatoes overnight in the fridge for easier handling and better texture
Top with a fried egg or melted raclette cheese for an indulgent meal