Eggless Rösti
Crispy on the outside, tender and yielding within, this Swiss potato cake is one of those dishes that looks impossibly impressive for how few ingredients it actually takes. The technique is everything here — a quick par-boil followed by a thorough chill gives the grated Yukon Golds just the right texture, while squeezing out excess moisture in a kitchen towel is the secret to that deeply golden, shatteringly crisp crust. Butter and a neutral oil work together in the pan to keep things rich without burning, and the double-flip method ensures both sides develop that gorgeous caramelized color. Because the whole recipe relies on nothing more than potatoes, butter, oil, and seasoning, there are zero hidden egg-based binders or coatings to worry about — it holds together beautifully on its own. Serve it straight from the cutting board in wedges alongside a simple salad, roasted vegetables, or whatever else is on the table. Once you nail the flip, you'll want to make this every weekend.
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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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