Breastfeeding Friendly Rösti
Crispy on the outside, tender and yielding within, this golden potato cake is the kind of simple, satisfying dish that feels like a reward at the end of a long day — which, let's be honest, every day with a newborn qualifies as. The ingredient list is refreshingly short: just potatoes, butter, oil, salt, and pepper, so you know exactly what you're putting into your body while you're nourishing someone else. That matters when you're paying closer attention to what you eat and want to avoid anything unnecessary or hard to pronounce. The technique does all the heavy lifting here — a quick par-boil, a chill in the fridge, and a good squeeze of moisture before the potatoes ever hit the pan — and the result is a shatteringly crisp crust with a soft, pillowy interior. Butter adds richness and a little extra energy, which is genuinely useful when you're running on interrupted sleep and need real fuel. Serve it in wedges alongside eggs, smoked salmon, or whatever sounds good to you right now — it's versatile enough to anchor any meal of the day.
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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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