- Hash browns
Hash browns or hashed browns are a simple
potato preparation in which potato pieces are pan-fried after being shredded,julienned , diced, or riced. In some cultures, "hash browns" or "hashed browns" can refer to any of these preparations, while in others it may refer to one specific preparation. In parts of the UK, hash browns can mean fried left over mashed potato. Hash browns are a staple breakfast food atdiner s in North America, where they are often fried on a large common cooktop or grill. They are commonly used with burgers or breakfast ideally with bacon.In some parts of the
United States , "hash browns" strictly refer to shredded or riced, pan-fried potatoes, and are considered abreakfast food , while potatoes diced or cubed and pan-fried are also aside dish called country fried potatoes orhome fries (though many variations of home fries arepar-cooked before frying). Some recipes add diced or chopped onions.A chef may prepare hash browns by forming riced potatoes into patties before frying (moisture and potato
starch can hold them together); however, if a binding agent is added (egg for example), such a preparation constitutes a potato pancake. Frozen hash browns are sometimes made into patty form for ease of handling, the compact flat shape can also be cooked in atoaster oven or toaster. If a dish of hash browned potatoes incorporates choppedmeat , leftovers, or othervegetable s it is more commonly referred to as "hash".ee also
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Home fries
*Rösti
*Deruny (Ukrainian)
*Potato pancakes (Latke)
*Boxty
*Potato waffle
*Hash
*Croquette
*Tater Tots External links
* [http://www.ams.usda.gov/standards/fzpothab.pdf United States Standards for Grades of Frozen Hash Brown Potatoes] (PDF)
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