Golden Hash Browns

Homemade hash browns are easier than you think! In this video, I’ll show you step by step how to make perfectly crispy, golden hash browns using just a couple of basic ingredients.

Ingredients

Method

500g / 18oz Potatoes
1 Medium size Onion
1 medium size Egg (beaten)
Salt and White pepper
30g / 2tbls Cooking oil
30g / 1oz Butter

Wash and peel the potatoes and onion.
Using a coarse grater, grate them onto a clean tea towel.
Gather the tea towel together and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. The drier the mixture, the crispier your hash browns will be.
Crack the egg into a small bowl and beat it well until smooth.
Tip the grated vegetables into a clean, dry bowl.

Mix well, then season lightly with salt and ground white pepper. Too much salt will draw out more water.
Pour in the beaten egg and stir until everything is combined.
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and roll each one into a rough ball.
Heat a large frying pan over a high heat.
When hot, add half of the oil and all of the butter. Reduce the heat to medium.
Flatten each ball into a patty shape and place them in the pan.
Fry for 6–7 minutes on the first side. Add the remaining oil, turn them over, and cook for another 6 minutes.
When both sides are golden brown and crispy, lift the hash browns onto a plate lined with kitchen paper to absorb any excess oil.
Serve straight away while hot and crispy.
Enjoy.