Makes about 16 rosti.
700g waxy potatoes, peeled
salt, pepper
4 tbl self-raising flour
2 eggs
3 tbl chopped chives
1 tbl melted butter
4 tbl veg oil
Grate the potatoes into a colander. Sprinkle with salt and mix. Stand in the sink and let them drain for 15 minutes. Squeeze them out to remove excess moisture. Beat together the flour, eggs, chives and butter. Stir in the potatoes and plenty of salt & pepper.
Dollop the big spoons of the mix into a frying pan, and fry for 5 mins or so, turning once.