Hash browns
- Russet potatoes4-5
Step 1: Grate & wring out the potatoes
Peel the potatoes and rinse under the sink to get rid of any schmutz from peeling.
Using a box grater, grate the potatoes into a large bowl.
Optionally rinse the potatoes under cold water to get rid of excess surface starch, then drain. In my recipe testing, I didn't notice a difference in taste or texture in the final product whether or not you rinsed the potatoes. Rinsing them does make a slight aesthetic difference and results in a lighter potato color.
Dump the grated potatoes onto a clean towel. Grab the 4 corners of the towel and twist it to wring out the excess water in the potatoes. Twist as tightly as possible.
The more water you squeeze out, the better since you'll need to the potatoes anyway for a crispy final texture.
Spread the potatoes out over the towel to continue drying for a few minutes.
Step 1: Grate & wring out the potatoes
Hash browns
- Russet potatoes4-5
Peel the potatoes and rinse under the sink to get rid of any schmutz from peeling.
Using a box grater, grate the potatoes into a large bowl.
Optionally rinse the potatoes under cold water to get rid of excess surface starch, then drain. In my recipe testing, I didn't notice a difference in taste or texture in the final product whether or not you rinsed the potatoes. Rinsing them does make a slight aesthetic difference and results in a lighter potato color.
Dump the grated potatoes onto a clean towel. Grab the 4 corners of the towel and twist it to wring out the excess water in the potatoes. Twist as tightly as possible.
The more water you squeeze out, the better since you'll need to the potatoes anyway for a crispy final texture.
Spread the potatoes out over the towel to continue drying for a few minutes.