SBS Food

www.sbs.com.au/food

Root vegetable hash browns with boiled eggs

These hash browns are crunchy on the outside and soft in the centre, and so easy to make.

Root vegetable hash browns

Credit: Tropical Gourmet: New Caledonia

  • serves

    4

  • prep

    10 minutes

  • cook

    10 minutes

  • difficulty

    Easy

serves

4

people

preparation

10

minutes

cooking

10

minutes

difficulty

Easy

level

Ingredients

  • 800 g root vegetables (see note), peeled and coarsely grated
  • ¼ cup plain flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ bunch spring onions, finely chopped
  • Pinch nutmeg
  • 4 eggs, boiled or fried, to serve
  • Country ham, to serve
  • Crusty baguette, to serve
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. Place the root vegetables into a bowl and add the flour, baking powder, spring onions and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper and mix to combine.

2, Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a medium–large pan and add large spoonful dollops of the mix. Press down lightly with the back of a spoon to flatten and cook for 1-2 minute before flipping (see note). Continue cooking then remove once they are golden brown. Drain on paper towelling. Repeat with remaining mixture. Serve with eggs, ham and baguette.

Note

• When I made these in New Caledonia, I used igname, which is a popular local root vegetable. Use sweet potato or whatever root vegetable you have on hand. A mixture of vegetables also works well.

• You can cook these as flat patties or leave as round fritters.

• You could add chilli, smoked paprika or cayenne pepper to the batter, too.

Cook's Notes

Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.


Share

SBS Food is a 24/7 foodie channel for all Australians, with a focus on simple, authentic and everyday food inspiration from cultures everywhere. NSW stream only.
Have a story or comment? Contact Us

SBS Food is a 24/7 foodie channel for all Australians, with a focus on simple, authentic and everyday food inspiration from cultures everywhere. NSW stream only.
Watch nowOn Demand
Follow SBS Food

Published

By Justine Schofield
Source: SBS



Share this with family and friends


SBS Food Newsletter

Get your weekly serving. What to cook, the latest food news, exclusive giveaways - straight to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Download our apps
SBS On Demand
SBS News
SBS Audio

Listen to our podcasts
You know pizza, pasta and tiramisu, but have you tried the Ugly Ducklings of Italian Cuisine?
Everybody eats, but who gets to define what good food is?
Get the latest with our SBS podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch SBS On Demand
Bring the world to your kitchen

Bring the world to your kitchen

Eat with your eyes: binge on our daily menus on channel 33.