"Christopher Green" > wrote in message
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> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> > elaine wrote:
> > > "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> > > . ..
> > >> WardNA wrote:
> > >>>> Grated white potato, with a
> > >>>> bit of onion added
> > >>>
> > >>> I should have added, grated RAW white potato.
> > >>>
> > >>> Neil
> > >>
> > >> Yep, I should have specified that as well. Raw, grated and lots of
> > >> oil in the pan. Not deep frying, but hot oil to really get a nice
> > >> crispy golden.
> > >>
> > >> Jill
> > >
> > > Is there a difference between a rosti potato and a hash brown? Seems
> > > to me like they're both cooked the same way.
> > >
> > > E.
> >
> > I'm afraid I am not familiar with a rosti potato so to attempt to
comment on
> > the similarities or differences would be futile.
> >
> > Jill
>
> German/Swiss/Austrian "rösti" are approximately the same as US "home
> fries". Cut up, not shredded the way hash browns are.
>
> --
> Chris Green

Really?? Cut up small and formed into a patty? I'm asking because I love
rosti potatoes, but they don't always -- never actually -- taste the same as
when I get them in a restaurant.

E.