Coconut Free Rösti
Few dishes nail the balance of crispy exterior and tender, yielding interior quite like this Swiss classic. It starts with partially boiled, thoroughly chilled potatoes — a step that makes all the difference in achieving that signature shredded texture that holds together beautifully in the pan. Squeezing out the moisture before cooking is the secret weapon here, setting up each strand to turn deeply golden rather than steaming into mush. Butter and a neutral oil like canola or sunflower work together to give the crust incredible color and richness without any tropical fats sneaking into the equation. The flip is the dramatic moment — inverting the whole golden cake onto a plate and sliding it back in for a second round of crisping on the other side. What comes out is a stunning, crackling potato cake that cuts into satisfying wedges and pairs with just about anything on the table. Simple ingredients, a bit of patience, and you've got something that looks and tastes genuinely impressive.
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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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