Crispy Kūmara & Feta Rösti Cakes with Poached Eggs – Authentic New Zealand Recipe
Kiwi café favorite: crunchy sweet potato rösti topped with runny eggs and herbs.
- Country of Origin
- 🇳🇿 New Zealand (Polynesia / Australasia, Oceania)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Grated orange kūmara, Crumbled feta cheese, Farm eggs, Fresh thyme, Garlic
Ingredients for Crispy Kūmara & Feta Rösti Cakes with Poached Eggs (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) grated orange kūmara, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups crumbled feta cheese, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup farm eggs
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh thyme
- 1.5 tbsp traditional New Zealand seasoning (garlic, scallions, olive oil)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and fresh thyme for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add grated orange kūmara and crumbled feta cheese along with garlic, scallions, olive oil, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with farm eggs and serve straight from the skillet.