Kartoffelrösti

Name: Kartoffelrösti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 2.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, grated; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground; 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

A traditional pan-fried potato cake featuring a golden crispy crust and soft savory interior.

37 minMediumServes 4210 cal/serving

GermanSideStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-FreeLow-Sodium

Ingredients

2.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, grated
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp fine sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, ground
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

1

Place 2.5 lbs grated Yukon Gold potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
2

In a bowl, toss potatoes with 1 tsp fine sea salt, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, and 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg.
3

Melt half of 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
4

Add the potato mixture and press into a flat pancake with a spatula.
5

Cook for 12 minutes until the bottom is deep golden and crispy.
6

Invert onto a plate, add the remaining unsalted butter to the skillet, and slide the pancake back in to cook for 10 minutes.

Questions

Can I make Kartoffelrösti dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 3 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Kartoffelrösti keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Kartoffelrösti?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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