Chinese-style hash browns

Busy mornings? No time for breakfast? Don't worry. Here's a quick and easy homemade solution that can be ready in just 10-15 minutes! Let me guide you through an effortless recipe for a delicious Chinese-style hash browns. This healthy and tasty dish will make your breakfast time special even on the busiest days!

5 Reviews
6 Comments
POSTED:12/05/2024
Level:Easy
Yield:2-3 servings
Total:15 min
(includes chilling time)
Active:10 min

Choosing and preparing ingredients are key factors in creating a successful dish. This is especially true for Chinese-style potato pancakes. To make the pancake fits your palate, you need to acquire the following helpful tips:


1.How to choose potatoes?

When choosing potatoes, the first thing to look for is a smooth skin surface without any signs of insect damage, green spots, blackened areas, or sprouting. The texture should feel firm and hard, not soft or soggy - as these are usually fresher. Also, potatoes from different places and of different varieties may have varying tastes and textures. Choose according to your own preferences and experience. Generally speaking, if you prefer a crunchy texture, choose potatoes with lighter skin color as they contain less starch and will be crunchier; if you prefer a stickier texture, go for those with darker skin as they are richer in starch.


2.Do the shredded potatoes need to be soaked in water?

Whether you should soak your shredded potatoes in clear water actually depends on your individual preferences and the type of potato you have. If you enjoy a more crunchy texture and have bought potatoes that are high in starch, you might consider soaking them in water. This can help remove excess starch, resulting in crisper potato shreds. However, please be aware that after soaking, you need to drain the water from the potato shreds and then add some starch or flour. If the potatoes you've bought are low in starch, there's no need to soak them in water. You simply need to add a small amount of starch or flour to prevent the potato shreds from falling apart.


A powerful day starts with a delicious breakfast. Bring an energy-packed nutritious breakfast to your family, act quickly! Go to the supermarket to pick your favorite potatoes, and then cook with me!

INGREDIENTS

MAIN INGREDIENTS

  • 3 medium-sized potatoes (approximately 12.34 oz / 350g)

ACCESSORIES

  • 1.59 oz (45g) flour
  • 1 egg

SEASONINGS

  • 0.71 oz (20g) green onions
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • a bit of vegetable oil

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1

Prepare 45g of flour, 3 medium-sized potatoes that have been peeled and washed, and 20g of cleaned green onions.

Recipe ingredients: 45g flour, 3 potatoes, 20g green onions.

STEP 2

Chop the green onions into small pieces for later use.

Chop green onions for later use.

STEP 3

Grate the potatoes into fine threads, and place them in a bowl. 

Tips:

1)The finer the potato threads, the better the taste. If you don't have a grater, you can use a knife to cut the potatoes into threads, but make sure they are uniform.

2)If the potato threads need to be soaked in water, please drain them.

Grate potatoes into fine threads for better taste. Use a grater or knife and drain if needed.

STEP 4

Add the prepared flour and green onions.

Combine flour and green onions.

STEP 5

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a small amount of cooking oil, stir until it's well mixed. 

Tips:

You can add some pepper or chili powder according to your taste for different flavors.

Add salt and oil, mix well; add pepper or chili powder for extra flavor.

STEP 6

Next, add an egg and stir until well blended. 

Tips:

1)Adding an egg enhances the stickiness and texture between the potato threads, making it more nutritious.

2)If you prefer a crisper texture, you may skip the egg.

Add an egg to enhance potato stickiness, texture, and nutrition.

STEP 7

After stirring, let it sit for 3-5 minutes. 

Tips:

Don’t let it sit too long, as it may affect the taste.

Mix ingredients, then wait 3-5 minutes. Avoid leaving it too long for best taste.

STEP 8

Preheat a flat pan or electric baker, brush a little cooking oil, and hand press the potato threads into a pancake shape into the pan. 

Tips:

1)You can use tools such as a spatula or scraper to help press the potato threads into a pancake shape.

2)The thinner the pancake, the easier it is to cook and the crisper it will be.

Make crispy potato pancakes by pressing potato threads into a flat pan with oil. Use spatula for shaping and cook thin for crispiness.

STEP 9

Slowly pan-fry over medium-low heat, flipping it after one side has set, until both sides are golden brown. 

Tips:

1)Be mindful of the frying time; if it's fried too long, the potato pancake will harden. After about 2 minutes of frying one side, flip it and repeat until it's golden brown.

2)When frying the potato pancake, you can gently press it with a spatula to make the potato threads more compact.

Tips for making golden brown potato pancakes: fry slowly, flip after one side sets, be mindful of frying time, gently press with spatula.

STEP 10

Take out the pancake and plate it. According to your taste, you can sprinkle some pepper salt or ketchup on it before serving.

Plate the pancake and add pepper, salt, or ketchup to taste before serving.

Recipe analyzer

  • Recipes: Chinese-style hash browns
  • Main Ingredients:3
  • Servings per recipe:1
  • Servings size:439 g
Nutritional Summary of Recipe
Amount per 465 g= 1 serving(s)
  • Energy (calories):563 kcal
    23%
  • Protein:20.69 g
    32%
  • Fat:10.4 g Why gray?
    10%
  • Carbohydrates:96.54 g
    39%
Calorie breakdown
  • Protein: 14%
    78 kcal
  • Fat: 17%
    93 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 70%
    392 kcal
The chart shows the percentage of calories intake (energy) coming from the respective macronutrients (fats, protein and carbohydrates).
Omega 6 : Omega 3
1:1
20:1
10:1
Both fatty acids are essential, but nowadays the majority of western diets include excessive amounts of Omega 6 acid.

The ratio shows whether the proportion of both fatty acids in your diet is optimal. Red color means too much of Omega 6 or too little of Omega 3. The data are rounded off and approximate.

5 REVIEWS

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BenjaminOctober 05, 2024

When making Chinese hash browns, how can I make sure that the hash browns don't fall apart easily during the frying process?
reply:
October 07, 2024
You can add the right amount of starch or flour to the blended mashed potatoes to help mold them.
CharlesSeptember 24, 2024

What can I use instead of eggs to achieve the same results in this recipe
reply:
September 26, 2024
You could try using flaxseed paste or starchy water as an alternative option.
JessicaSeptember 11, 2024

where can I buy the ingredients used in this recipe
reply:
September 13, 2024
You can purchase most of these ingredients at an Asian food store or in the international food section of a large supermarket.
JessicaJuly 29, 2024

I do not know where the problem, add the flour pinch when it is still very well formed, fried over low heat, see more and more soft, the surface of the skin can also be taken off a layer of
ElizabethJuly 15, 2024

This Chinese-style hash browns will not only go well with your brunch, but will also give you an innovative blend of classic flavors.
jiaojiaoMay 23, 2024

Wow, this recipe is perfect and makes delicious food!
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