Taro Rösti

Although rösti is a term that is mainly used in the German-speaking parts of Switzerland, referring to a small potato patty, the Palauans have supposedly adopted both the term and the recipe from the Germans and substituted the potatoes with taro root, which is heavily represented in the Pacific Islands cuisine. The taro root is peeled, grated, then combined with onions, salt, and pepper into a homogenous mixture. It is then fried in oil on each side until golden-brown in color and served while still hot, making for a quick snack or a tasty side dish.