Homemade Crispy Hash Browns

Shopping list

• 4 medium Maris Piper potatoes — peeled

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• 3 tbsp cornstarch

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• 1 egg

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• 1 to taste salt

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• 1 tsp garlic powder

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• 0.5 tsp onion powder

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• 1 tsp paprika

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• 0.25 tsp red chili powder — optional

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• 0.5 tsp black pepper

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• oil

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Step by step

1. 1

   Peel the potatoes, cut them in half, and boil in salted water for 5 minutes only.

2. 2

   Drain and let them cool completely. Don’t skip this step.

3. 3

   Grate the cooled potatoes using the large holes of a box grater.

4. 4

   Add the egg, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, red chili powder (if using), black pepper, and salt. Mix gently until just combined.

5. 5

   Shape into thin hash browns and freeze for about 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Fry over medium heat until deeply golden and crispy on both sides.

7. 7

   Serve hot with your favourite dipping sauce.