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Q. how to make macdonald style crispy hashbrowns ?

jayant patil -- Friday, September 23, 2011
A. Hey, this is how I make it. The outcome also depends on the potatoes you use. 1. Peel and grate raw potatoes. 2. Heat vegetable oil on a high flame in a frying pan to very hot. The oil should fill the pan to a depth of approximately 1/4 inch. Too little oil is very bad. The size of the pan should be such that the entire pan is covered with potatoes and the potatoes fill the pan to a thickness of approximately 3/4 to 1 inch. 3. Squeeze the grated potatoes to drain out as much water as you can. 4. Add half of the potatoes to the frying pan. I sometimes add basil leave, onions, or garlic cloves on top of the potatoes and then cover them with the other half of the potatoes. Keep the flame high while cooking. 5. Sprinkle the potatoes with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. 6. When the potatoes are golden brown on the bottom, turn them over. 7. Sprinkle the potatoes with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. 8. When the potatoes are golden brown on the bottom, remove them from the pan and drain them on a paper towel.

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