These hash browns are crispy on the outside and soft inside, made with simple ingredients. Cooked on a non stick pan, they turn golden and crunchy, making them perfect for breakfast or a quick snack.

Ingredients

• Potatoes – 2 large (about 400 g)

• Onion – 1/4 cup grated or finely chopped (optional)

• Salt – 1 tsp (adjust to taste)

• Black pepper – 1/2 tsp

• Oil or butter – 2 tbsp

• Garlic powder – 1/2 tsp (optional)

• Paprika – 1/4 tsp (optional)

Method

1. Peel and grate the potatoes.

2. Use a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to squeeze out the water from the grated potatoes.

3. Put the potatoes in a bowl and add salt, pepper, and onion if using. Mix well.

4. Heat a non stick pan over medium heat and add oil or butter.

5. Take a small amount of the mixture and flatten it into a thin patty.

6. Place it in the pan and cook until the bottom is crisp and golden.

7. Flip gently and cook the other side until crisp.

8. Place the cooked hash browns on paper towels to absorb extra oil. Serve warm.

Tips & Serving Ideas

• Squeezing out the water is the key to crispy hash browns.

• Keep the patties thin so they cook through and crisp nicely.

• Serve with eggs, ketchup, or sour cream.

• Add a pinch of paprika for extra flavour.