Crispy & Fluffy Homemade Hash Browns
Easy & Delicious Crispy Outside, Fluffy Inside Potato Hash Browns Recipe for Kids’ Snacks
When your kids come home hungry from school and activities, nothing beats a homemade snack! On your day off, try making these crispy outside, fluffy inside hash browns with potatoes, a favorite for kids. They’re sure to capture their taste buds! If you’re wondering why they enjoy potato pancakes or fries but not potato stew or stir-fries, this recipe will offer a new way to enjoy potatoes!
Ingredients- 4 medium potatoes (about the size of a fist)
- 3 Tbsp potato starch
- 0.5 Tbsp curry powder
- 1 handful shredded cheese (like mozzarella)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Peel the 4 medium potatoes. Dice 2.5 of them into about 1cm cubes. Finely mince the remaining 1.5 potatoes. Place the cubed potatoes in a pot, cover with water, add 0.5 tsp salt, and boil until tender when pierced with a fork (about 15-20 minutes).
Step 2
Rinse the finely minced potatoes under cold water to remove excess starch. This helps make the hash browns crispier and prevents them from sticking together. It’s best to mince them so there’s still a slight texture rather than making them into a paste.
Step 3
Once the cubed potatoes are boiled and tender, drain the water. Transfer the boiled potatoes to a bowl and mash them while they are still warm. Mashing them while warm makes them smoother and easier to break down.
Step 4
To the mashed potatoes, add 0.3 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp sugar, 3 Tbsp potato starch, and 0.5 Tbsp curry powder. Mix well. The curry powder adds a lovely flavor and a beautiful color.
Step 5
Add the rinsed minced potatoes to the mashed potato mixture and knead them together until well combined. Knead until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. If the mixture seems too wet, you can add a little more potato starch.
Step 6
Shape the mixture into your desired hash brown form. Making them thicker will result in a fluffier, softer interior, while making them thinner will create a crispier texture. Considering the minced potatoes won’t be fully cooked, shaping them to about 1cm thickness is recommended.
Step 7
For a special treat, fill the center of about two of the hash browns with a generous amount of shredded cheese before shaping them. Kids especially love this cheesy surprise!
Step 8
Form all the mixture into hash brown shapes and set aside.
Step 9
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Once the pan is hot, place the shaped hash browns in the oil and cook them as if frying. Adjust the amount of oil – too much will make them deep-fried, too little will make them pan-fried.
Step 10
Flip them over and cook until golden brown and crispy on both sides. It’s important to maintain medium-low heat to ensure the inside cooks through without burning the outside.
Step 11
Once both sides are a beautiful golden brown, your delicious homemade hash browns are ready!
Step 12
Adding a touch of curry powder gives them a lovely color, and the savory aroma while they’re cooking is irresistible. Your kids will surely come running when they smell them after school!
Step 13
For an extra special touch, decorate them with meringues or fruits, and serve with ketchup for dipping. This turns them into a delightful snack experience.
Step 14
Remember to serve them equally to avoid any sibling squabbles!
Step 15
The thicker hash browns are described by your second child as ‘super delicious and soft!’ – a perfect harmony of crispy outside and fluffy inside!
Step 16
Seeing your kids happily devour two hash browns each with a ‘thumbs up!’ makes any parent’s heart swell. These satisfying snacks provide energy for your children, and their happiness brings joy to you as well.
