Steve Walker wrote:
> Thanks for the quick response Steve. Well the hash browns i tried in Florida
> was perhaps grated potato, some spices/seasoning, and fried bacon i think??
> The style in LA i tried where pretty similar, although different seasoning
> was used, and there was definately no bacon in them.
> The ones here in the UK are pattie style, and have no seasoning!!
> I'm open to try all recipes. Especially now I have some tasty homegrown
> potatoes coming out the earth now.
>
> Kind Regards
> Steve
>
> "Steve Wertz"
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> news:ujcvycbpthra$.dlg@sqwertz.com...>> On Sun, 9 Jul 2006 18:50:15 +0100, Steve Walker wrote:
>>
>>> I've tried a variety of hash browns, all being slightly different from
>>> the
>>> east coast to the west coast of the US. The hash browns you buy already
>>> made
>>> here in the UK are very poor in comparison and contain mainly potato, and
>>> perhaps a little onion if lucky!
>>> Are there any spices used in the US style hash browns, perhaps paprika or
>>> cumin??
>>> Any recipes and tips for creating authentic style hash browns will be
>>> very
>>> much appreciated.
>>
>> What are you calling hash browns? Hash browns are shredded
>> potatoes. Home Fries are diced. Both usually have onions but
>> home fries often have more seasonings since what they lack in
>> texture needs to be made up with flavor.
One trick after you peel and shred the potatoes is to squees as much
water out of them as you can, then form the patties and fry in a couple
of tbs of bacon grease or other suitable cooking oil, many people use
lard, i routinly use canola oil. Salt & pepper and that is it.
If you dont squeeze out the water they turn an ugly gray in the cooking
and never rally set up right.
With the water squeezed out they can be used to coat a pice of fish to
nice effect.
---
JL
>>
>> (Flame away)
>>
>> -sw
