Leek Rosti

Directions

1. 1
   Place the potatoes in a saucepan, cover with water and season with salt.
2. 2
   Over medium heat, bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the potatoes are tender.
3. 3
   Remove from the water and cool completely.
4. 4
   Peel the potatoes and pass through a coarse grater.
5. 5
   In a large non-stick saute pan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
6. 6
   Add the leeks.
7. 7
   Season with salt and white pepper.
8. 8
   Saute for 2 minutes.
9. 9
   Add the potatoes and mix thoroughly.
10. 10
    Using the back on a wooden spoon press the potato mixture firmly into the pan.
11. 11
    Reduce the heat to low and cook until the potatoes are crispy and golden brown.
12. 12
    Using a spatula, flip the potato cake over and continue cooking the other side.
13. 13
    **Add more butter if needed.
14. 14
    Remove from the pan and slice into individual servings.