Swiss Rosti

Directions

1. 1
   Boil the potatoes for 10 minutes until just tender.
2. 2
   Drain thoroughly and leave to cool then peel.
3. 3
   Chill for about 4 hours (this can be speeded up by careful use of the freezer).
4. 4
   Coarsely grate the potatoes into a large bowl.
5. 5
   Add salt and pepper and herbs to taste.
6. 6
   Melt half the butter and half oil in the frying pan.
7. 7
   Add the grated potato and flatten into a cake in the pan (use a fish knife for this as it makes it a bit easier).
8. 8
   Cook over a low heat for about 15 minutes.
9. 9
   Once the base is crisp turn on to a plate.
10. 10
    Melt the remaining butter and oil in the frying pan.
11. 11
    Add the potato cake and cook the other side.