Celeriac Rösti with Harissa Yogurt (Print Version)

Crispy celeriac rösti with spicy harissa yogurt and fried eggs—perfect for brunch or a light, satisfying supper.

# What You'll Need:

→ Rösti

01 - 1 lb 2 oz celeriac, peeled and coarsely grated
02 - 7 oz potatoes, peeled and coarsely grated
03 - 1 small onion, finely grated
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 2 tablespoons plain 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 oz 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 black pepper to taste

→ To Serve

17 - Fresh parsley, chopped
18 - Lemon wedges

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It turns a humble root vegetable into something crispy, golden, and completely crave-worthy without any fuss.
  • The harissa yogurt adds just enough heat and tang to balance the richness of the fried egg.
  • It feels fancy enough for guests but comes together quickly on a weekday morning.
  • Youre getting vegetables, protein, and plenty of flavor all on one plate.
02 -
  • If you don't squeeze out enough liquid from the grated vegetables, the rösti will fall apart and turn mushy instead of crispy.
  • Keep the heat at medium, not high, or the outside will burn before the inside cooks through.
  • Let the rösti sit undisturbed for the first few minutes so a proper crust can form before you try to flip them.
03 -
  • Use the largest holes on your grater for the best texture, anything finer will make the rösti dense and heavy.
  • If your pan isn't non-stick, make sure it's very hot and well-oiled before adding the rösti or they'll stick immediately.
  • Crack your eggs into a small bowl first so you can slide them gently into the pan without breaking the yolks.
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