Diced Hash Browns
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Diced Hash Browns
Description
This recipe for Diced Hash Browns starts with russet potatoes washed and cut into half-inch cubes, leaving the skins on for texture and flavor. They are boiled in salted water for 4-5 minutes over moderate heat to partially cook them without falling apart. After draining, the potatoes are dried carefully to avoid sogginess during frying.
Potatoes are then fried in 3 inches of canola oil heated to 350°F, cooked in small batches for even frying, until the exterior turns golden and crisp. Once fried, the potatoes are drained using a strainer and seasoned immediately with kosher salt and coarse black pepper. The contrast between the crisp fried edges and soft interior gives the hash browns a satisfying texture.
Diced Hash Browns make a versatile accompaniment for breakfast dishes or can be used as a base for toppings like eggs, cheese, or vegetables. Keeping the skin on adds a rustic element and some extra nutrients, while frying in batches prevents overcrowding in the oil, ensuring even browning and crispness.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potato scrubbed clean
- canola oil , for frying
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil (about a tablespoon of kosher salt in 10 cups of water).
- Dice the potatoes into 1/2 inch chunks (don't peel the potatoes) and boil them for 4-5 minutes on a medium heat (a vigorous rolling boil may break them apart, so keep the heat lower).
- Drain the potatoes and dry them well (but gently) with a clean dish towel.
- Heat 3 inches of oil to 350 degrees in a heavy bottomed nonstick pot and add the potatoes in small batches frying them for 5 minutes before removing them with a strainer and seasoning them with additional salt and pepper.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 593mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 948mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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