Rosti binder

[seans_potato_business]

My rostis invariably end up looking more akin to stir-fry so I was wondering if I could use some sort of binder to keep it all together. I searched for recipes incorporating egg but could not find what I was looking for.

 

[DramaQueen]

The potatoes for Rosti should be baked one day ahead and refrigerated. Slice thinly or grate them and press into the pan so that they "stick" together. You can put a weight on them if you want to. Sprinkle lightly with milk or cream. Make sure the pan lid is tight fitting and DON'T TOUCH the potatoes. If you disturb them or attempt to stir them around you will wind up with, yep, stir fried potatoes. Rosti should form a nice brown crust on the bottom. Take them out of the pan in one piece if possible by inverting the pan and dishing them brown side up. If you do all of these things you will have a perfect round, pressed Rosti dish.

 

[jennyema]

My rostis invariably end up looking more akin to stir-fry so I was wondering if I could use some sort of binder to keep it all together. I searched for recipes incorporating egg but could not find what I was looking for.

If you are using egg you are making a latke and not a rosti. Google latke and you'll find lotsa recipes

 

[seans_potato_business]

Well, perhaps these aren't quite rostis, but they do tend to hold together very well. I think it's because of the breadcrumbs absorbing the moisture and becoming sticky. Authentic Potato Pancakes - Allrecipes