Spicy Hash Browns

The following recipe is for Hash browns; a delicious addition as a side.

Prep Time : 10 Minutes

Cook Time :  6 Minutes

 

Ingredients :

Salt

Pepper

400 Grams Baking Potatoes

3 Tablespoons of Olive oil.

1 Large Egg or 2 Small

A Pinch of Cayenne Pepper (Optional)

Kitchen Roll – The more absorbent the better.

 

 

Directions :

Step 1: Peel and grate the potatoes. Ensure that you get as much lenght as you can, (Use the thicker side of the grater.

Step 2: Take the shredded potatoes, a bit at a time and place them in a sheet of kitchen roll – a small handful at a time. – Squeeze the shredded potatoes to remove as much moisture as you can from them.

(Step 2 is important to make your potatoes nice and crispy)

Step 3: Beat the egg in a bowl. Mixing in a pinch of cayenne.

Step 4: Sprinkle the potatoes with salt and pepper – mix it around trying to make sure you get a little salt over all the potatoes.

Step 5: In a bowl put the potatoes and the egg & cayenne.

Step 6: Heat the oil in the pan until it is sizzling. – The higher the heat the better.

Step 7: Form the shredded potatoes in to patties about a handful should do.

Step 8: Place the Patties in the frying oil and flatten it out. Let it cook on each side for  about 2 Minutes or until brown and crispy.

Step 9: Repeat & Enjoy eating.