Step 3: Finish the potato mixture
Hash browns
- par-fried potatoes
- cornstarch8 ga spoonful
- saltto taste
Transfer the potatoes from the strainer to a large bowl. Add a large sprinkle of salt and the cornstarch to the potatoes.
- This extra cornstarch helps the hash browns hold their shape and crisp up better during frying.
With a spatula, mix to evenly disperse the cornstarch and slightly rough up the potato exteriors. Let the mixture cool down until workable with your hands.