Real farmers’ grated pan-fried potatoes
When potatoes first arrived from America, they were initially rejected by Europeans. Protestants in particular were suspicious of the new tuber because it was not mentioned in the Bible! The Swiss have a potato speciality: rösti, grated pan-fried potatoes. A demonstration of how to make real farmers' rösti. (Raffaella Rossello, swissinfo)
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