Celeriac Rösti Harissa Yogurt Eggs (Print Version)

Golden celeriac rösti, spicy harissa yogurt, and fried eggs. A seasonal twist on hash browns, great for brunch or supper.

# Ingredient List:

→ Rösti

01 - 1.1 pounds celeriac, peeled and coarsely grated
02 - 7 ounces potatoes, peeled and coarsely grated
03 - 1 small onion, finely grated
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 2 tablespoons plain flour
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
09 - 3 tablespoons olive oil, for frying

→ Harissa Yogurt

10 - 7 ounces Greek yogurt
11 - 1½ tablespoons harissa paste
12 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
13 - Salt, to taste

→ Fried Eggs

14 - 4 large eggs
15 - 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
16 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ To Serve

17 - Extra parsley, chopped
18 - Lemon wedges

# Steps:

01 - Place grated celeriac and potato in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible to ensure crispy rösti.
02 - In a large bowl, combine celeriac, potato, onion, parsley, flour, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until thoroughly incorporated.
03 - Heat 1½ tablespoons olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Scoop heaped tablespoons of mixture, flattening gently in the pan. Fry in batches for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and crisp, adding more oil as needed. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate and keep warm.
04 - Mix Greek yogurt, harissa paste, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
05 - In a clean pan, heat butter or oil over medium heat. Crack in eggs and fry to desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper.
06 - Serve rösti topped with a dollop of harissa yogurt and a fried egg. Garnish with extra parsley and lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Celeriac brings an earthy sweetness that regular hash browns can only dream about
  • The harissa yogurt cuts through the richness like a bright spicy wake-up call
  • These rösti hold their crunch longer than any potato pancake Ive ever made
02 -
  • Removing moisture from the grated vegetables is absolutely non-negotiable for crispy results
  • A hot pan is better than a crowded pan so fry these in batches rather than rushing
  • These reheat surprisingly well in a toaster oven if you somehow have leftovers
03 -
  • Cornmeal mixed into the batter adds an irresistible extra crunch factor
  • A cast iron skillet creates the most even golden crust I've found
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