Hashbrowns
by: Chef Ben Davis
Ingredients
2 pounds russet potatoes, washed and peeled
4-6 Tablespoons vegetable oil (grapeseed, avocado or peanut)
Kosher salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
Italian leaf parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the Wolf Infrared Griddle to 375°F.
Use a box grater to coarsely grate the potatoes into a bowl.
Gather the grated potatoes and place them on a clean, lint-free cloth or large piece of cheesecloth. Twist together the top of the cloth and squeeze as much water as possible from the potatoes. Repeat a few times, as needed, to remove as much water as you can.
Transfer the potatoes to a microwave-safe bowl, season with salt and pepper, then cover with a double layer of paper towels. Place the bowl into a microwave oven and cook on the highest power setting for 2 minutes.
Add the vegetable oil to the preheated griddle and allow it to heat for approximately 1 minute.
Divide the potatoes into two equal portions and place in the heated oil. Remove, and use heat-proof spatulas to form the potatoes into rough circles and press gently into the surface of the griddle. Cook on the first side for about 2 minutes, or until the potatoes brown and crisp, then turn and repeat on the second side. Re-season if necessary, drain on paper towels, and serve immediately.