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Portland crab rosti with land cress and chives

Portland Crab Rosti with Land Cress and Chives

This Portland Crab Rosti with Land Cress and Chives is a celebration of summer seafood flavors, featuring crispy potato rosti and fresh ingredients.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 patties
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Rosti
  • 4 medium Baking Potatoes Russet potatoes can also work well.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely sliced.
  • 200 grams Brown Crab Meat Fresh is best, but canned works.
  • 100 grams White Crab Meat May substitute additional brown crab.
  • 1 medium Green Chilli Adjust according to spice tolerance!
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used as a lighter alternative.
For the Garnish
  • 1 bunch Land Cress Try arugula or watercress if unavailable.
  • 1 bunch Chives Fresh chives recommended.
  • 1 medium Lemon For squeezing over the rosti.
For Frying
  • oil Vegetable Oil Corn oil or olive oil can be substituted.

Equipment

  • non-stick frying pan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

How to Make Portland Crab Rosti
  1. Peel and grate the cooled, parboiled baking potatoes into a mixing bowl. Add the finely sliced onion, season with salt and pepper, and mix well until combined.
  2. In a non-stick frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Divide the potato mixture into four equal portions. Form each portion into round patties.
  4. Fry the patties in the hot oil for about 4-5 minutes until golden-brown.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the brown crab meat, finely chopped green chilli, and mayonnaise. Mix well.
  6. On each warm rosti, top with the crab mayonnaise, sprinkle white crab meat, and add land cress and chives. Serve with a lemon wedge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pattyCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftover rosti in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the oven for best texture.

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