Cooks' Note
This recipe was originally published on Weelicious as "Crispy Diner Style Hash Browns".
Recipe information
Total Time
10 minutes
Yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
2 large russet potatoes
1 teaspoon oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Preparation
Step 1
Wash and peel the potatoes, then grate them on the large holes of a box grater.
Step 2
Place the shredded potatoes in the center a thin, clean, dish towel. Gather the towel around the potatoes and squeeze as much water out of them as you can.
Step 3
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 4
Add the potatoes and spread out into a thin layer. Sprinkle with salt, and cook for about 4 minutes, until the bottom turns golden brown.
Step 5
Flip the potatoes and cook an additional 2-4 minutes on the other side, until golden brown.
