These potato fritters should not be mixed up with the famous latkes. Rösti potatoes are a great traditional Swiss dish, they are good for breakfast, lunch or anytime.

INGREDIENTS:

1 Lb. Russet potatoes peeled

1 medium white onion chopped

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

½ cup flour

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Vegetable oil for frying

STEPS:

Grate the potatoes and the onion and squeeze out all the liquids using cheesecloth.

In large bowl, stir the potatoes, chopped parsley, onion, flour and season with salt and pepper until well mixed.

Heat vegetable oil in iron cast pan over medium high heat, working in batches spoon about 2 tablespoons potato mixture into hot pan. Use you fork to spread and flatten into disc shapes. Cook until golden brown and flip until the second side is crisp and brown, then transfer to paper towel to drain and season with salt and pepper.

Serve hot with applesauce and sour cream.