Ever been disappointed by commercial hash browns? Cold, soggy, and sometimes half-cooked? Don’t fret; you can make your own at home with this hash brown recipe! It’s as fresh as it gets. Hash browns are a childhood favourite, but why stop there? You can enjoy them as much as an adult. We’re confident this hash brown recipe will bring back your love for hash browns, that is, if it ever left.
Meal: Breakfast Cuisine: American
Preparation time: Cooking time: Total time: Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
400g of Pontiac potatoes, peeled
1 small onion, grated
1 egg yolk
½ a stalk of fresh chives, chopped
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
40ml of vegetable oil
Equipment
1 oven
1 large saucepan
Paper towels
1 box grater
1 large bowl
1 frying pan
1 large plate
Directions
Preheat the oven to 140°C.
Parboil the peeled potatoes in salted boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes in a large saucepan. Drain and set the potatoes aside to cool. When they are cool to the touch, pat the potatoes dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Next, grate the potatoes coarsely into a large bowl with the box grater.
Then, add the grated onion, egg yolk, and chopped chives. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Mix well and shape the mixture into 8 patties.
Pour the oil into a frying pan, heat it over medium heat, and place 2 -3 patties inside. Let it cook for 6 – 8 minutes on each side without turning. Do not turn before it’s cooked, or it will fall apart. Both sides should be golden brown and crispy.
Meanwhile, prepare a plate lined with paper towels.
Place your freshly fried hash browns on the prepared plate. The paper towel will absorb excess oil.
Handy Tips for the Perfect Hash Browns
Before parboiling the potatoes, soak them in water to release some starch – this will avoid any rawness in the hash browns.
If you want really crispy hash browns, dry your potatoes by squeezing them instead of patting them with paper towels.
Use a non-stick pan! It gives the hash browns an even golden-brown colour.
Missing some ingredients?
Instead of ordering from fast-food chains, try making your own!
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