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• To step
• Method 1 of 4: Using a grater
• Method 2 of 4: Grind potatoes in a food processor
• Method 3 of 4: Finely chop with a mandolin
• Method 4 of 4: Make crispy rösti
• Tips
• Warnings
• Necessities
• Using a grater
• Grind potatoes in a food processor
• Finely cut with a mandolin
• Make crispy rösti

Finely chopped potatoes are used in many recipes, but the most popular of these is rösti. However, that's not the only recipe. You can also make rösti with an egg in it or rösti waffles. You can let your imagination run wild, but first the potatoes have to be finely chopped. To do that you need a grater, a food processor or a mandolin.

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Method 1 of 4: Using a grater

1. Peel the potatoes) if desired. You don't have to peel the potatoes before grating them. Some people prefer the texture that the zest adds. If you prefer unpeeled potatoes, use a paring knife or kitchen knife to remove the skin from the potatoes.
2. Grate the potatoes over a clean plate or kitchen counter. Place the grater on a clean plate or kitchen worktop. Most graters have two sides; one for thick graters and one for thinner graters. Choose the side you want, hold the potato by one end, then push it into the grater while moving from top to bottom.
3. If necessary, remove the grater when grating large quantities. Many graters are designed in an inverted V shape. During grating, the pieces then fall in the middle of the V, which can cause blockages. Remove the grater if necessary to avoid blockages.
   • Watch out when you are close to the end of the potato. You can easily scrape open your knuckles while grating, especially if you are distracted.

Method 2 of 4: Grind potatoes in a food processor

1. Assemble your food processor. Different brands have different unique features, but for most models, you must first attach the plastic bowl to the base of the machine. Then place the grater knife in the middle (blade shaft), at the bottom of the bowl.
   • Always make sure that the machine is not connected to the mains when assembling, disassembling or changing knives / attachments.
2. Add the potatoes to the bowl. Depending on the size of the bowl, you may need to cut the potatoes in half before putting them in the bowl. Most machines have a max indication, which indicates how many ingredients can be put in the bowl.
3. Grind the potatoes in the machine. Attach the lid securely to the food processor bowl. Then keep the pulse button pressed briefly until the potatoes are grated. This shouldn't take long, that's one of the benefits of using a food processor.

Method 3 of 4: Finely chop with a mandolin

1. Assemble the mandolin. Food then cut with a mandolin falls under the kitchen utensil, so clean the surface under the mandolin thoroughly before cutting the potatoes. If your mandolin has fold-out legs, unfold it and place it on a cutting board or kitchen counter.
   • Firmness is also very important when using a mandolin. A wobbly manoline makes kitchen accidents more likely.
2. Place the julienne knife. Each model has its own blade installation procedure. This process can be dangerous if done incorrectly. Follow the instructions for the mandolin carefully when inserting the julienne knife.
   • The blades of some mandolins are directly accessible from the bottom, while others have a cover that gives access to the blades.
   • Knife blades usually need to be grasped by the base and then pulled out of a slot or pushed into a slot, which is usually at the bottom of the mandolin.
   • Some mandolins have only one blade. To address its cut thickness, the plastic attachment on top usually needs to be adjusted.
3. Wet the cutting surface. The lines leading down to the blades are called the cutting surface. These lines can get clogged by the starch in potatoes. To make sure the potatoes slide easily over the cutting surface, sprinkle a few drops of water over this part of the mandolin.
4. Place the potato in the handguard. Cut the potatoes in half with a knife. Insert the uncut end into the handguard. Place the flat end of the potato on the cutting surface and slide it down to finely chop the potato. Repeat this movement until all potatoes have been cut.
   • The blades of mandolins are very sharp. They can easily cut off the tips of your fingers and shave off the skin on your knuckles with ease. Unless you are a professional you should always use the handguard when using the mandolin.

Method 4 of 4: Make crispy rösti

1. Soak the chopped potatoes in water. Once your potatoes are cut, place them in a mixing bowl filled with water. There must be enough water to cover the finely chopped potatoes completely.
   • This will remove some of the starch from the potatoes and your rösti will retain a good color.
2. Squeeze the grated potatoes. Use your clean hands to remove the potatoes from the water. Gently squeeze the grater to remove the water without destroying the mold. Pile up the potato grater in the center of a clean kitchen towel. Wring out the tea towel to remove any residual moisture from the potatoes.
3. Cook the potatoes over medium heat. First let the pan heat up on high heat and put some butter on the bottom of the pan. When the pan is covered in butter, reduce the heat to medium and spread the potatoes evenly throughout the pan.
4. Turn the potatoes over to fry both sides. Wait until the potatoes are golden brown on the underside. Periodically lift the potatoes with a spatula to check progress. When they are ready, turn the potatoes over and fry the other side in the same way.
5. Season the rösti and enjoy. Sprinkle some salt and pepper on the rösti or serve them plain. Rösti are a good side dish to most breakfast foods, including eggs, pancakes, and omelets.

Tips

• Potatoes can be grated with or without the skin. This is a matter of preference. If you don't peel the potatoes, make sure to wash them well beforehand.

Warnings

• Improper use of kitchen utensils such as graters, food processors and mandolins can result in injury. Always follow the instructions and use these tools with care.

Necessities

Using a grater

• Clean potatoes
• Hand grater

Grind potatoes in a food processor

• Clean potatoes
• Kitchen machine (with grater knife)

Finely cut with a mandolin

• Clean potatoes
• Mandolin (with julienne attachment)

Make crispy rösti

• Dishcloth
• Finely chopped potatoes
• Baking pan
• Butter
• Salt and pepper
• Spatula