GIANT McDonald’s Hashbrowns

70 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Peel the potatoes and cut them into 3 pieces of almost equal size so that they cook evenly.
  2. 2Peel the potatoes and cut them into 3 pieces of almost equal size so that they cook evenly.
  3. 3Peel the potatoes and cut them into 3 pieces of almost equal size so that they cook evenly.
  4. 4Put the potatoes in a pot filled with water. Turn on the heat to high, add some salt, and wait for the water to boil. Then reduce the heat to medium-low.
  5. 5Put the potatoes in a pot filled with water. Turn on the heat to high, add some salt, and wait for the water to boil. Then reduce the heat to medium-low.
  6. 6Put the potatoes in a pot filled with water. Turn on the heat to high, add some salt, and wait for the water to boil. Then reduce the heat to medium-low.
  7. 7Parboil the potatoes for 10 minutes, then drain the water.
  8. 8Parboil the potatoes for 10 minutes, then drain the water.
  9. 9Parboil the potatoes for 10 minutes, then drain the water.
  10. 10Grate the potatoes and put them in a bowl.
  11. 11Grate the potatoes and put them in a bowl.
  12. 12Grate the potatoes and put them in a bowl.
  13. 13Add 1 egg and 1 tbsp corn starch and mix well.
  14. 14Add 1 egg and 1 tbsp corn starch and mix well.
  15. 15Add 1 egg and 1 tbsp corn starch and mix well.
  16. 16Form hashbrown shapes on some parchment paper and put it in the freezer for at least one hour to take out all the moisture and ensure it stays intact while frying.
  17. 17Form hashbrown shapes on some parchment paper and put it in the freezer for at least one hour to take out all the moisture and ensure it stays intact while frying.
  18. 18Form hashbrown shapes on some parchment paper and put it in the freezer for at least one hour to take out all the moisture and ensure it stays intact while frying.
  19. 19In a pan, put some neutral oil (such as vegetable oil) on medium-high heat.
  20. 20In a pan, put some neutral oil (such as vegetable oil) on medium-high heat.
  21. 21In a pan, put some neutral oil (such as vegetable oil) on medium-high heat.
  22. 22Check if the oil is hot enough using chopsticks. You'll know by the constant bubbling.
  23. 23Check if the oil is hot enough using chopsticks. You'll know by the constant bubbling.
  24. 24Check if the oil is hot enough using chopsticks. You'll know by the constant bubbling.
  25. 25Drop the hashbrowns into the oil and fry on both sides until golden brown.
  26. 26Drop the hashbrowns into the oil and fry on both sides until golden brown.
  27. 27Drop the hashbrowns into the oil and fry on both sides until golden brown.
  28. 28Immediately top them off with salt and any other seasonings.
  29. 29Immediately top them off with salt and any other seasonings.
  30. 30Immediately top them off with salt and any other seasonings.
  31. 31Strain the oil through a fine sieve and use it a couple more times for frying before you dump it out.
  32. 32Strain the oil through a fine sieve and use it a couple more times for frying before you dump it out.
  33. 33Strain the oil through a fine sieve and use it a couple more times for frying before you dump it out.

Ingredients

  • 2 Giant Russet potatoes
  • 2 Giant Russet potatoes
  • 2 Giant Russet potatoes
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tbsp Corn starch
  • 1 tbsp Corn starch
  • 1 tbsp Corn starch
  • 1 cup Neutral oil
  • 1 cup Neutral oil
  • 1 cup Neutral oil

Equipment

potwatergraterbowlparchment paperfreezerpanneutral oilchopstickssievefunnel