Celeriac Rösti with Harissa Yogurt (Printer-Friendly)

Crispy celeriac rösti topped with spicy harissa yogurt and fried eggs—a vibrant brunch favorite in 45 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Rösti

01 - 1 pound 2 ounces 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 all-purpose flour or gluten-free 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 fresh 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 fresh parsley, chopped
18 - Lemon wedges

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place grated celeriac and potato in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly to extract as much liquid as possible. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
02 - Add grated onion, chopped parsley, flour, egg, salt, and black pepper to the celeriac and potato. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
03 - Heat 1½ tablespoons olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Scoop a heaped tablespoon of mixture per rösti and gently flatten in the pan. Fry in batches for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Add additional oil as needed between batches. Transfer finished rösti to a paper towel-lined plate and keep warm.
04 - In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, harissa paste, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth and well blended. Season with salt to taste.
05 - Heat butter or oil in a clean pan over medium heat. Crack eggs directly into the pan and fry to your preferred doneness. Season with salt and pepper.
06 - Arrange rösti cakes on serving plates. Top each with a generous dollop of harissa yogurt and a fried egg. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It transforms humble celeriac into something crispy, golden, and completely crave-worthy.
  • The harissa yogurt adds a smoky heat that wakes up every bite without overwhelming it.
  • Fried eggs make everything better, and here they turn a simple side into a full meal.
  • You can prep the rösti mixture ahead and fry them fresh when you need them.
02 -
  • If you skip squeezing out the liquid, your rösti will steam instead of crisp and fall apart in the pan.
  • Dont overcrowd the pan or the temperature will drop and youll end up with pale, greasy rösti instead of golden ones.
  • Let the rösti cook undisturbed for the full time before flipping, they need to form a crust or theyll stick and tear.
03 -
  • Use a box grater with large holes for the best texture, food processors can make the vegetables too fine and watery.
  • Season the rösti mixture generously, the vegetables soak up salt and need more than you think.
  • If your harissa paste is very thick, loosen it with a teaspoon of water before mixing it into the yogurt for a smoother consistency.
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