How in the world do you cook hash browns?
Francl27
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I've been buying some but I'm awful at cooking them. I use 1 tsp of oil for about 1.5 serving, but they always end up half burned, half undercooked, and not crispy at all. The directions say to 'flip them' after 5-10 minutes on one side but there's no integrity whatsoever so I can't just 'flip them'.
What am I missing?
What am I missing?
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I recently tried them in my waffle iron and they turned out better than anything I have ever done in the oven or on the stove.
The plates are non stick so I didn't have to use any oil.0 -
Make sure the oil is good and hot before you put them in the pan. Mash them down into a "pancake". Depending on size, you may need to break into sections to flip. Once flipped, give em a couple more mashes.0
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It's best to soak the potatoes twice in cold water to remove some starch. Shred them into a bowl of cold water and stir until the water is cloudy. Drain, fill again with cold water and repeat. Drain and use paper towels to remove as much water as possible before frying.
This will allow them to get crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.0 -
Need2Exerc1se wrote: »It's best to soak the potatoes twice in cold water to remove some starch. Shred them into a bowl of cold water and stir until the water is cloudy. Drain, fill again with cold water and repeat. Drain and use paper towels to remove as much water as possible before frying.
This will allow them to get crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
I use the frozen stuff though, so it shouldn't be a problem?0 -
Need2Exerc1se wrote: »It's best to soak the potatoes twice in cold water to remove some starch. Shred them into a bowl of cold water and stir until the water is cloudy. Drain, fill again with cold water and repeat. Drain and use paper towels to remove as much water as possible before frying.
This will allow them to get crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
I use the frozen stuff though, so it shouldn't be a problem?
Oh, probably not. Sorry, I've never used frozen.0 -
IF they're frozen, take them out early and let them defrost a bit.0
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I too like Need2Exerc1se "rinse" the shredded potatoes in cold water twice and then dry them by squeezing and paper towel
The way I flip my hash browns is once one side is cooked and brown, I put a large plate over the pan, then quickly flip it so the entire patty ends up the plate, then I slide the hash brown from the plate back into the pan with the uncooked side down.0 -
I use half oil and half butter, they tend not to burn on me so badly and get a better flavor. I too soak them in ice water and dry before introducing into hot oil.0
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I used to make them with bacon fat. They were delicious.0
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I've been buying some but I'm awful at cooking them. I use 1 tsp of oil for about 1.5 serving, but they always end up half burned, half undercooked, and not crispy at all. The directions say to 'flip them' after 5-10 minutes on one side but there's no integrity whatsoever so I can't just 'flip them'.
What am I missing?
I don't cook them because they never turn out right for me either.0 -
I really want some hash browns now, I forsee brinner in my future!0
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I would think you'd have to defrost them, and then pat them dry as best you can before cooking. Potatoes retain a lot of water, and the extra moisture will keep them from browning, as it has to evaporate first. When I make them homemade, I have to salt the potatoes, let them drain, and then my recipe calls for a little corn starch to soak up moisture.0
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Grate a potato or two, squeeze excess water out (really really squeeze) with some cheesecloth, season with a little salt, pepper, cook on a skillet with some butter, flip, finish cooking, finish with some herbs. Ta-da.0
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Yeah I suck at sucking moisture out so that's why I pretty much never cook anything that requires it... no cheesecloth, plus with pets there's always hair on everything so forget it...0
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Laurend224 wrote: »I used to make them with bacon fat. They were delicious.
I still do. Still delicious.
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The waffle iron thing is a great idea! Going to try that.0
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I've been buying some but I'm awful at cooking them. I use 1 tsp of oil for about 1.5 serving, but they always end up half burned, half undercooked, and not crispy at all. The directions say to 'flip them' after 5-10 minutes on one side but there's no integrity whatsoever so I can't just 'flip them'.
What am I missing?
Deep fry them, not rocket science0 -
I cook them in the toaster! lol0
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This is all way to complicated. There's an easier way...
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I always take my hash browns out frozen and pan cook right away. I don't need to use oil maybe because my pan is nonstick or the hash brown is already oily. I do like that it's a little burnt. Secondly, if you want to microwave it first then pan cook. Idk if that's the way to go though0
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Baked in the oven. Fan bake at the end to make them extra crisp. I use no oil or fat.0
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I also use the waffle iron0
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I would put them on a try and toast them like tater tots. I don't eat those anymore because one is never enough.0
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In the waffle iron! Crispy both sides tender in the middle and a lot less grease!0
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[quote=I don't have a good waffle iron unfortunately. But I'll try baking them.[/quote]
How about a George foreman type grill? They work in that as well.
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irisgal345 wrote: »[quote=I don't have a good waffle iron unfortunately. But I'll try baking them.
How about a George foreman type grill? They work in that as well.
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Oh good idea. I should give that a shot!
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