Swiss-Rosti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large Idaho potato per person
cold water
2 tsp. butter per person
salt
pepper
onions, browned (optional)

Preparation

Coarsely grate the potatoes into a dish of cold water.
Brown butter lightly in a large heavy pan.
Blot potatoes on a towel to dry them.
Add to hot butter and press firmly with a broad spatula.
Reduce heat and sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.
Cook covered for about 15 to 20 minutes, until bottom of potatoes are cooked and golden brown.
Turn into a hot serving plate, crusty side up.
Serve immediately.