Crispy Hash Browns

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 180°C (360°F).
2. 2
   Put a colander over a large bowl, then put the grated potato in the colander. Add a pinch of salt and a splash of oil to the potato and leave for a minute or two. Spend some time squeezing as much moisture out of the potato as you can.
3. 3
   Add smoked paprika, a touch more salt and a good pinch of pepper. Mix.
4. 4
   Preheat a medium-sized frying pan over high heat. Add about 2 tablespoons of canola oil and butter. Lay grated potato out in the pan evenly. Turn heat down to about medium, then let potatoes brown for 6-7 minutes on the first side.
5. 5
   Put a plate over the pan and carefully but confidently turn hash brown out onto the plate. Put pan back over heat, add a touch more oil and gently slide the hash brown back into the pan. Cook on the other side for another 5-6 minutes.
6. 6
   Gently slide the hash brown out onto a tray lined with baking paper, or just put it straight in the oven if pan is oven-proof. Cook for 10 minutes in the oven.
7. 7
   Once the hash brown is crispy and golden brown on both sides, serve it with whatever else you like, such as eggs, bacon, BBQ sauce, etc.