Simplest Rosti

Name: Simplest Rosti
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 2 large or 3 medium russet potatoes (about 1½ lb.), scrubbed; 1 small onion, very thinly sliced; 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more; Freshly ground black pepper; ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 small garlic clove, finely grated; 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise; 1 tsp. Dijon mustard; 2 Tbsp. finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving; 6 large eggs; 2 large handfuls arugula, romaine leaves, or Little Gem lettuce leaves

By Chris Morocco

March 16, 2021

Simple rosti recipe topped with greens and eggs

Photograph by Laura Murray, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Sophie Strangio

Shredding and squeezing out potatoes, just like when making latkes, helps create a supremely crisp rosti that serves as a base for eggs and dressed greens. An oven finish means there’s no flipping required, keeping this dish nice and simple.

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