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.

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