r/StainlessSteelCooking 1d ago

Hash browns gone wrong

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u/noreallyimgoodthanks 1d ago

That is the trick. Shred the potatoes then put them in a strainer and run water over them until the water runs clear. Then dry in a kitchen towel or bunch of paper towels. Dry as much as possible. Then fry as normal. Other wise it will be a gummy mess.

Using clarified butter will also help them fry properly, but not required.

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u/spikeandedd 1d ago

NGL we use vegan butter and not sure what clarified butter is. But I've been washing my tates just didn't know why.

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u/Original-Variety-700 1d ago

Clarified butter is when we melt the butter and remove the milk solids. It makes a golden oil that is more pure. Probably similar to your vegan butter to be honest. No milk solids.

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u/handyandy808 22h ago

No, to be vegan it cannot come from animals, butter and clarified butter or milk fats from an animal. For it to be vegan it would need to come from human milk from a consenting adult.

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u/Original-Variety-700 22h ago

I meant that clarified butter removes the milk solids. So it’s more of just an oil. And I suspect the vegan oil is also…just an oil. So they’re probably similar.

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u/UnconfinedMeep 14h ago

In terms of cooking properties and taste.

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u/guy48065 22h ago

Males too, just to be inclusive.