Taro Root Patty (Palau Rösti)

Rösti is a term from the German-speaking part of Switzerland which generally refers to a small potato patty. Taro rösti is is a taro-root patty from Palau.

2 lb taro root (about 1 medium-sized taro root)
1 onion
1 tsp. sea salt
½ tsp. black pepper, freshly ground
4 Tbsp. oil

Peel the taro and grate into a bowl.

In the same bowl, grate the onion. Add salt and pepper. Mix well.

Form fairly flat patties about 4-5" in diameter, squeezing the excess liquid.

Heat pan with oil at medium-high heat.

Fry the rösti about 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Place on a plate covered with paper towels.

Repeat until there is no more taro mixture.

Serve hot.

Makes 15 rösti.