Swiss Rösti
Serves 2 (Makes 4)
INGREDIENTS
400g potatoes (Maris Pipers work well), peeled and coarsely grated
1 medium egg, beaten
1 tsp plain flour
¼ tsp baking powder
½ small onion, diced
4 sage leaves, finely chopped, plus 4 leaves left whole
100g raclette cheese, chopped
3 tbsp vegetable oil, for frying
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
METHOD:
1. Place the grated potatoes into a pan of boiling salted water and simmer for 1-2 minutes to blanch.
2. Drain into a sieve and then tip the potatoes into a clean tea towel and squeeze out any excess water.
3. Place the potatoes in a large bowl, add the egg, flour, baking powder, onion, chopped sage leaves and cheese. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat, and spoon the mixture in to make 4 röstis, flattening them down with the back of a spoon into disc shapes. Place a sage leaf on top of each rösti.
5. Cook for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp, then drain on kitchen paper.
