Can i cook a hash brown differently than the instruction?
So in the package the instruction is only on an oven, but i know you can fry a hash brown.
Best Answer
So long as the end result is cooked, you can do it however you like.
I'm assuming frozen, ready-made, supermarket hash browns [pretty much all you ever see in the UK]
- Oven bake - the lower-fat alternative, 220°C 15 - 20 mins. Nutrition content as stated on the pack.
- Shallow fry - medium heat, same total time, turn halfway through. More fat than the pack says. Good crisp & brown exterior.
- Deep fry - for when there's just not enough fat in your diet ;-) Probably ½ - ? the time of shallow-frying. Should crisp up well without browning quite so much.
- Microwave - probably 1 - 2 mins, just check for when it's piping hot. Cooked, yes, but a texture like porridge.
- Dry fry or dutch oven - might work if you've patience & don't burn the bits that touch the surface before the heat reaches the rest. Wouldn't try this myself.
& just to be silly - you could boil them… but really, no.
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How do you cook store bought hash browns?
Place the skillet on your stovetop and set to a medium-high heat preheating to approximately 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Place your hash browns (loose or in patty form depending on the brand you bought) into the skillet and then cover. Cook for approximately 5 minutes before flipping them to the other side with a spatula.How do I cook frozen hash browns?
To use your frozen hash browns, simply cook like you would regular hash browns: Heat a good amount of butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the frozen hash browns in a thin layer. The key to crispy hash browns is to not pile them too high in the pan.Why do my hash browns come out soggy?
When potatoes are cut, especially into smaller flakes like your would for hash browns a lot of the starch begins to oxides and will cause the potatoes to turn gray. That starch is turning into sugar, mixing with the moisture in the potatoes which also causes it to become gummy.Can you Precook hash browns?
Take a microwaveable plate and place the hash browns in a single layer, leaving enough space between them. Once done, you can then microwave the dish for 1 minute and then flip them and reheat them for another minute. If you don't have a lot of leftovers, then reduce the time to 30-seconds or so.How to Make Hash Browns - Diner Style Restaurant Hashbrown Recipe
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