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Rösti

Rösti
Switzerland
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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs (900 g) raclette cheese, sliced (or any other good melting cheese like Gruyère or Emmental)
  • 2 lbs (900 g) small potatoes, boiled and kept warm
  • Assorted pickles (cornichons, pickled onions)
  • Assorted cured meats (ham, salami, prosciutto)
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: paprika, cayenne pepper
  • Baguette or crusty bread (optional)
  • Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
  • 2 lbs (900 g) potatoes (preferably waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold)
  • 3 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Cheese

Slice the raclette cheese into pieces that will fit into your raclette grill or individual raclette pans.

Cook the Potatoes

Boil the small potatoes until tender. Drain and keep them warm in a covered dish.

Set Up the Raclette Grill

Preheat your raclette grill according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Melt the Cheese

Place slices of raclette cheese in the raclette pans and slide them under the raclette grill to melt. Alternatively, you can use a broiler or an oven at high heat to melt the cheese if you don't have a raclette grill.

Prepare the Table

Arrange the boiled potatoes, pickles, and cured meats on serving platters.

Set out the optional baguette or crusty bread if using.

Provide freshly ground black pepper, paprika, or cayenne pepper for seasoning the melted cheese if desired.

Serve

Once the cheese is melted and bubbly, scrape it over the warm potatoes.

Season with freshly ground black pepper or other optional seasonings.

Enjoy with pickles, cured meats, and bread.

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Prepare the Potatoes

If using raw potatoes, peel them and grate them using a box grater or food processor. If using boiled potatoes, boil them in their skins until just tender, let them cool, peel, and then grate them.

Drain the Potatoes

Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out any excess moisture.

Preheat the Pan

Heat a large, heavy skillet (preferably non-stick or cast iron) over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter or oil to the pan.

Cook the Rösti

If using, sauté the finely chopped onion in the butter or oil until it becomes translucent.

Add the grated potatoes to the skillet, spreading them out evenly. Press them down gently with a spatula to form a flat cake.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.

Flip the Rösti

Carefully flip the rösti using a large spatula or by inverting it onto a plate and sliding it back into the pan. Add another tablespoon of butter or oil to the pan before returning the rösti to cook the other side.

Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the second side is golden brown and crispy.

Serve

Once both sides are crispy and the potatoes are cooked through, remove the rösti from the pan and transfer it to a serving plate.

Cut into wedges and serve hot.

Enjoy your meal!