Celeriac Rösti with Harissa Yogurt (Printable Version)

Golden celeriac rösti topped with spicy harissa yogurt and fried eggs—perfect for brunch or a light supper.

# What You'll Need:

→ Rösti

01 - 1.1 lbs celeriac, peeled and coarsely grated
02 - 0.44 lbs potatoes, peeled and coarsely grated
03 - 1 small onion, finely grated
04 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 tsp salt
08 - 0.5 tsp black pepper
09 - 3 tbsp olive oil for frying

→ Harissa Yogurt

10 - 7 oz Greek yogurt
11 - 1.5 tbsp harissa paste
12 - 1 tsp lemon juice
13 - Salt to taste

→ Fried Eggs

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

→ To Serve

17 - Fresh parsley, chopped
18 - Lemon wedges

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place grated celeriac and potato in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
02 - In a large bowl, combine celeriac, potato, onion, parsley, flour, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
03 - Heat 1.5 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Scoop a heaped tablespoon of mixture per rösti, flattening gently in the pan.
04 - Fry rösti in batches for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crisp, adding more oil as needed. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and keep warm.
05 - Mix Greek yogurt, harissa paste, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
06 - In a clean pan, heat butter or oil over medium heat. Crack in the eggs and fry to your desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper.
07 - Serve rösti topped with a dollop of harissa yogurt and a fried egg. Garnish with extra parsley and lemon wedges.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • The celeriac adds a subtle, earthy sweetness that makes these rösti far more interesting than ordinary hash browns.
  • Harissa yogurt brings a smoky heat that cuts through the richness of the fried egg in the most satisfying way.
  • Everything can be prepped ahead, and the actual cooking happens fast, so brunch feels effortless even when you are still half asleep.
  • It is naturally gluten free if you swap the flour, and vegetarian without feeling like a compromise.
02 -
  • If you skip squeezing out the liquid, the rösti will steam instead of crisp, and you will end up with soggy, sad patties instead of golden ones.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan, give each rösti space to breathe or they will not develop that beautiful, lacy crust.
  • The harissa yogurt can be made a day ahead and kept in the fridge, the flavors only get better as they sit together.
03 -
  • Use the coarse side of a box grater for the celeriac and potato, it gives you the right texture for crispy, golden rösti.
  • If the mixture feels too wet even after squeezing, add an extra tablespoon of flour to help it bind.
  • Keep the cooked rösti warm in a low oven while you finish frying the rest, they will stay crispy without drying out.
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