BHA & BHT Free Rösti
Few dishes are as satisfying as a perfectly golden potato cake with a shatteringly crisp crust and a tender, yielding interior. This Swiss classic achieves that contrast through a clever technique — par-boiling the potatoes, chilling them overnight, and squeezing out every last drop of moisture before they ever hit the pan. The result is a rösti that crisps up beautifully without any additives or preservatives, which matters a lot when you're avoiding synthetic antioxidants like BHA and BHT that sneak into so many packaged potato products and processed oils. Every ingredient here is straightforward: Yukon Gold potatoes, butter, a neutral oil, salt, and pepper — nothing hidden, nothing unnecessary. The double-flip method gives you that deep, even browning on both sides, so each wedge delivers a golden crust all the way around. It's the kind of dish that looks impressive on the table but comes together with patience and a good skillet. Serve it straight from the cutting board while it's still crackling hot.
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4 servings
- 2 lbs (about 4 medium) waxy or all-purpose potatoes (such as yukon gold)
- 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (such as canola or sunflower oil), divided
Instructions
- 1
Place the potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with cold water by 1 inch, and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until a skewer meets firm resistance about halfway through — the potatoes should be just barely tender at the outer edge but still raw at the center, about 10–12 minutes. Drain and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate uncovered for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight) until completely cold.
- 2
Peel the cold potatoes and coarsely grate them on the large holes of a box grater into a large bowl. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper and toss gently to distribute. Spread the grated potato onto a clean kitchen towel, roll it up, and squeeze firmly over the sink to remove as much moisture as possible.
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