Fried Potatoes (Rösti)

Step 1: When potatoes have cooled, peel and grate coarsely into a large bowl.

Step 2: Add green onions, caraway seeds, salt, and pepper, and mix well.

Step 3: Over medium-high heat, melt butter in a large, non-stick skillet.

Step 4: Add potato mixture and press into a large, compact cake with a spatula.

Step 5: Continue to cook, pressing and compacting the cake, for 3 or 4 minutes.

Step 6: When a nice brown crust forms on the bottom, turn Rösti over by sliding it out onto a large plate.

Step 7: Invert the frying pan over the plate.

Step 8: Using pot holders, grip pan and plate together on opposite sides.

Step 9: In one motion, flip the pan and plate so the Rösti falls into the pan. (This takes practice.)

Step 10: Cook the other side, pressing and compacting the cake, for 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 11: Pour half-and-half evenly over potato cake.

Step 12: Turn heat down to medium low, cover skillet, and cook until the other side turns brown (about 7 minutes).

Step 13: Slide cake onto a plate and serve.