Potato and Sage Rosti Side

Good Pair Days (Roos Michels) -
  • 3 white potatoes (about 400g) coarsely grated
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 1 tsp flour
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • ½ onion, finely chopped
  • 6 sage leaves, 4 left whole, 2 finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp veg oil, for frying
  • Squeeze the excess water out of the potatoes, then tip into a bowl and mix with the egg, baking powder, flour, onion, and chopped sage. Season well, then spoon the mixture into a hot pan with 2 tbsp of oil to make 4 rosti cakes, flattening them with the back of a spoon to shape into discs. Cook for 5 mins on each side and then drain on kitchen paper.
  • Add 1 tbsp of oil to the frying pan, and fry the sage leaves for 20 seconds - you want them crisp, but still green. Drain on kitchen paper, and serve on top of your rostis. They make delicious sides, and work brilliantly as a brunch dish, too!
15 mins
2 serving