Hash Browns

Ingredients:

4 medium floury potatoes

1 medium onion

1 egg, beaten

salt and pepper

vegetable oil for frying

Method:

1. Coarsely grate the potatoes and onion into a clean tea told and then squeeze out the excess liquid by twisting the towel.  Place the mix in a large bowl.

2. Add the egg, a good couple of punches of salt and freshly ground pepper.  Mix the ingredients well.

3. Heat a plug of oil in a heavy based frying pan.  When the oil is hot (but not smoking), add spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the pan and flatten into patties about 1cm thick,.  Flip over once browned and crispy - about 2-3 mins each side.

4. Serve hot.