RECIPE 1
6-8 potatoes
1 large onion
1-1/4 C. grated cheddar cheese
Peel potatoes & onion. Finely chop onion. In a food processor or with a grater, finely shred potatoes. Combine potatoes, onion & salt. Heat 2 skillets. Divide butter between them. Heat butter till slightly brown. Add half of potato mixture to each skillet. Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring once or twice. add grated cheese & firmly press mixture. Cook, covered, for about 5 minutes until bottom is crispy. Quickly turn potato cakes over & cook on other side for 5 minutes. Cakes may be split in half for easier handling. Serve immediately.
RECIPE 2
1 ½ lbs large russet potatoes
½ cup minced onion
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
In a large saucepan combine the potatoes with enough salted cold water to cover them by 2 inches. Bring the water to a boil and simmer the potatoes for 20 minutes, (they will not be cooked through). Drain the potatoes, let them cool and chill them overnight. Peel the potatoes grate the potatoes using a hand held grater into a large bowl. Add the onion, salt and pepper to taste, and combine well. In a non-stick skillet, measuring 9 inches across the bottom, heat the 4 tablespoons of the butter over moderately high heat until it turns a light brown. Be careful not to let it burn. Pour half of it over the potato mixture and toss the mixture well. Return the skillet to heat and add the potato mixture, spreading it evenly and taping it down. Cook over moderate heat for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the underside is golden brown. Remove the skillet from the heat, invert an oven-proof plate over the skillet, and with potholders, invert the rösti onto the plate. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet, heat it over moderately high heat until it turns a light brown and slide the rösti uncooked side down into the skillet. Cook the rösti over moderate heat for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the underside is golden brown. Place on a warmer platter. Cut the rösti into wedges and serve.
