Preparation
A chef may prepare hash browns by forming diced potatoes into patties before frying (moisture and potato starch can hold them together); however, if a binding agent is added (egg for example), such a preparation constitutes a potato pancake. Frozen hash browns are sometimes made into patty form for ease of handling, the compact flat shape can also be cooked in a toaster oven or toaster. A variation to the shredded or riced potatoes is sliced potato version of the hash brown often called “American Fries” or "American Hash Browns", they can be pan-fried potatoes or deep fried. Usually they are about three times as thick as that of the modern day potato chip. Often they are pressed with a potato ricer to remove moisture and to give a crisper texture. Nigel Slater, a popular British chef, recommends using duck fat to cook them.
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