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Gourmet Hash Browns Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 9 oz yukon gold potatoes or russet potatoes, scrubbed .
  • salt (for water, plus an extra pinch) .
  • 2 tbsps sliced cilantro .
  • 3 tbsps grapeseed oil or canola oil .
  • 1 small shallot, minced (about 2 tsps) .
  • 1 tbsp butter .
  • 1 tsp sherry wine vinegar (to taste) .
  • 4 oz montasio cheese, grated on the large holes of a box grater .
  • 1 small onion, sliced .
  • grated nutmeg

Directions
  • Step #1 Put the potatoes into a pot, cover with salted water & cook this until fork tender,45 to 50 mins.
  • Step #2 Drain potatoes & set aside to let cool slightly.
  • Step #3 Meanwhile, add onions & cook this until translucent & tender, melt the butter in an 8-inch nonstick or cast iron skillet over med-heat/flame, 6 to 8 mins.
  • Step #4 Peel the still-warm potatoes & crush them carefully into small pieces with a fork in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Step #5 Add the onions, salt, cheese, & nutmeg to the bowl & mix carefully; do not overmix.
  • Step #6 Wipe out skillet.
  • Step #7 If using nonstick skillet, heat 1 tbsp of the oil in the pan until hot.
  • Step #8 If using cast iron, heat the pan until hot but not smoking, then add 1 tbsp oil.
  • Step #9 Add the potato mixture in an even layer.
  • Step #10 Let the mixture cook on one side until golden brown, 3 to 4 mins.
  • Step #11 Run a spatula or knife around the edge & underneath the frico to loosen & give the skillet a shake to loosen frico from the bottom of the pan.
  • Step #12 Place a plate over the pan & quickly & carefully invert the frico onto the plate.
  • Step #13 Using a spatula, browned side up, push the frico, back into the skillet & smooth top if necessary.
  • Step #14 Let the frico brown on the botton side, another 3 to 4 mins.
  • Step #15 Loosen sides & bottom of frico again & slide onto a serving plate or cutting board.
  • Step #16 Set aside to cool slightly & set up.
  • Step #17 The frico will firm up as it cools.
  • Step #18 Cut into wedges.
  • Step #19 Mix together the remaininng oil, & salt to taste, cilantro, shallots & sherry vimegar, Serve with frico.
  • Enjoy the Gourmet Hash Browns recipe

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