Simple Hash Browns

Simple hash browns are a classic breakfast favourite made from grated potatoes, onion, egg, and seasoning, pan-fried until crisp and golden. The key to their texture is removing excess moisture from the potatoes and cooking them in hot oil so they become beautifully crunchy on the outside while staying soft inside. They work perfectly as part of a full cooked breakfast or as a quick, satisfying snack on their own.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings Portions

Ingredients

4 large potatoes Maris Piper/King Edwards
1 large onion peel
1 large eggs free range, beaten
salt to taste
vegetable oil to fry

Instructions

Peel the potatoes and grate onto a clean tea towel. Use a coarse grater if possible.
Once grated, twist the corners of the tea towel together and ring out the excess water.
When drier, transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Beat the egg and add to the potato mixture with a good pinch of salt and pepper. A good quantity of salt is needed for tasty hash browns.
Mix all of the ingredients thoroughly.
Place a frying pan over a high heat and add a good pour of oil. Enough to make sure that the hash browns do not stick.
Using your hands, creates patties about 1/2 inch from the mixture and carefully place into the frying pan. I use a spatula to keep them together.
When they have browned on one side, flip over and fry the other side. It should be about 3 minutes each side.
Keep the ones you have cooked warm in the oven until they are all done.
Serve hot as a side to a fry up breakfast or snack.

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