Rosti (RAW-stee, ROOSH-tee) - In Switzerland rösti means "crisp and golden." The term refers to foods (usually shredded potatoes) sautéed in butter and oil on both sides until crisp and browned. A lot like American hashbrowns.

Rosti, a staple dish in the area of Switzerland bordering Germany, consists of potatoes that are boiled, grated, fried, then baked or grilled into a golden hash, and topped with (of course) cheese. It is considered the national dish of German Switzerland.