Apple and Pear Rosti

Traditionally a rosti uses grated potatoes but when my son asked me to make a fruit rosti I thought I would give it a try. And I have to say, it’s pretty good! Try adding nutmeg, chilli flakes or your other preferred seasonings to really bring it to life.

Method

• Peel the potatoes and chop into halves and boil for 7 minutes.

• Drain the potatoes and give them time to cool enough for you to be able to hold them without burning yourself! Then grate the potatoes.

• Peel and grate the apple and pear and them mix them with the grated potatoes.

• You need to get as much moisture out of the mix as you can- squeeze it, pat it with a towel. Add salt and your seasonings.

• Separate the mix into 4 equal parts and make circles with them; think burger shaped. Really try and press the mix together to help it bind.

• Add enough oil to a frying pan to cover the bottom and fry the rostis for roughly 8-10 minutes each side. But use your judgement here, you want them starting to crisp on the outside.

NOTE: Now in theory the rostis should be done now. However if they are not binding well (and they don’t always) then put them in a preheated oven for 5 minutes to finish them off.