Description
Crispy sweet potato rösti topped with creamy avocado and a perfectly poached egg, finished with fresh herbs, lemon, and a hint of chili for a flavorful brunch or light lunch.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and grated
- 4 large eggs
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Grate the sweet potatoes and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- Season the grated sweet potatoes lightly with salt and pepper and form them into small patties.
- Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Place the sweet potato patties in the pan and fry for about 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the cooked rösti to a warm oven (about 200°F / 95°C) to keep them warm while preparing the remaining components.
- In a bowl mash the avocados with lemon juice, chili flakes, and a pinch of salt until creamy.
- Bring a saucepan of water to a gentle simmer and add a splash of vinegar if desired.
- Crack each egg into a small bowl and gently slide it into the simmering water.
- Poach the eggs for about 3–4 minutes until the whites are set and the yolks remain soft.
- Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towels.
- Place the sweet potato rösti on serving plates.
- Top each rösti with mashed avocado and a poached egg.
- Garnish with chopped parsley, chives, and sliced spring onions.
- Season with additional salt, pepper, and chili flakes if desired before serving.
Notes
- Squeezing excess moisture from the sweet potatoes helps the rösti become extra crispy.
- You can bake the rösti in the oven instead of frying for a lighter version.
- Feta cheese or cooked bacon bits can be added to the avocado for extra flavor.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Leftover rösti can be reheated in a skillet or oven to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
