Can I make rösti in advance and store it?

Rösti is best enjoyed fresh, right after baking. However, it can be prepared in advance and stored. Bake the rösti until golden brown and keep them in the refrigerator. Before serving, you can reheat them in the oven or in a pan with some oil.

Yes, you can freeze rösti. Bake the rösti until golden brown, let them cool, and then place them in an airtight bag or container. Store them in the freezer and thaw them a few minutes before reheating in the oven.

Can I prepare rösti in the oven instead of in a pan?

Yes, you can also prepare rösti in the oven. Place the grated potatoes on a baking sheet with some oil or butter and bake them in a preheated oven at about 200°C until golden brown and crispy.

Which potatoes are best to use for making rösti?

For the very best result, choose waxy potatoes. The starch structure of these potatoes ensures that the grated strips stick together perfectly during frying without the need to add extra flour or egg. This way, you achieve that authentic, airy rösti maison texture!

Which dishes does this potato rösti pair best with?

This versatile potato dish is a true crowd-pleaser! Because they are deliciously savory and crispy, they pair perfectly with rich meat dishes with a tasty sauce, such as a tender pork roast, a juicy steak, or game during the holidays. But it's also truly enjoyable alongside a soft piece of fried fish or topped with a fried egg for lunch.

Making rösti

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40min

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Easy

This potato rösti recipe is the perfect way to turn ordinary potatoes into a truly flavorful side dish. We grate our potatoes very finely, mix them with some fresh spring onion, pepper, and salt, and squeeze out all the moisture for that ultimate crunch.

This fantastic potato dish is the ideal match for juicy meat dishes. Serve these rösti, for example, alongside a festive pork roast with a delicious sauce. Moreover, we make the rösti in this recipe in the oven. Not only is it super easy, but also much healthier and less greasy than in the pan. The result? A delicious rösti maison that is soft on the inside and has that perfect golden brown crust on the outside.

Ingredients

What do you need?

Quantity: 4P

800 g of waxy potatoes
2 tbsp corn oil
3 spring onions
Pepper salt

Preparation method

How do you make this?

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Peel the potatoes, cut them into thin slices and then into fine julienne, grating or using a food processor is also fine. Chop the spring onion very finely and mix it well with pepper and salt.

Take a scoop of about a tablespoon each time and squeeze out the moisture well.

Press into a stainless steel ring and press down firmly, place on a baking sheet, drizzle each rösti with some oil and bake for 25 to 30 min.