Celeriac Rösti with Harissa Yogurt (Printable Version)

Golden celeriac rösti topped with spicy harissa yogurt and fried eggs—a vibrant brunch favorite.

# 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 fl oz 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

→ Garnish and Serving

17 - Fresh parsley, chopped
18 - Lemon wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Place grated celeriac and potato in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible until dry.
02 - In a large bowl, combine drained celeriac, potato, onion, parsley, flour, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
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, adding additional oil as needed. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate and keep warm.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, harissa paste, lemon juice, and salt. 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 - Arrange rösti patties on serving plates, top each with a dollop of harissa yogurt and a fried egg. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Celeriac brings a nutty, unexpected flavor that makes ordinary hash browns feel boring by comparison.
  • The harissa yogurt is creamy, tangy, and just spicy enough to wake up your taste buds without overwhelming them.
  • Everything cooks in under an hour, and most of that is hands-off frying time.
  • It works for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner when you want something satisfying but not heavy.
02 -
  • If you don't squeeze out enough liquid from the vegetables, the rösti will steam instead of crisp, and you'll end up with mushy patties that fall apart.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan, because the temperature will drop and they'll stick, so fry in small batches even if it takes longer.
  • Taste your harissa yogurt before serving, because some harissa pastes are much spicier than others and you might need to dial it back.
03 -
  • Use the coarse side of a box grater for the celeriac and potato so the strands are long and crispy, not mushy.
  • Let the first side cook undisturbed for the full 4 to 5 minutes before flipping, because moving them too soon will cause them to break apart.
  • Warm your serving plates in the oven so the rösti stay hot and crispy all the way to the table.
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