Schweizer Roesti

Makes 2-4 people as a side

Michele Rittgers

A Taste of Bern wherever you are!

ingredients

1
Cook potatoes in boiling water for 10-15 minutes or until tender.
2
Remove from heat and drain all the water. Shock the potatoes by leaving them under cold running water for about a minute.
3
Peel the potatoes. Grate potatoes on a coarse grater into a bowl.
4
Finely dice the onion.
5
Briefly cook bacon. Do not let it get crispy.
6
Dice the bacon into small pieces.
7
Combine the potatoes, bacon and onion and toss to mix well. Add salt & pepper to taste.
8
Melt the butter together with the oil in a large skillet.
9
Add potato mixture to the skillet and with a spatula press the mixture into a large pancake. Cook over medium high heat until bottom is browned. Gently slide the “pancake” out of the skillet onto a large plate. Invert the pan over the plate and cook the other side until browned.
10
Serve warm. You can also add cheese (preferably Gruyere) or other vegetables. A typical Bernese preparation: top the Roesti with a fried egg.