11 Reviews of Potatoes for Hash Browns ( How to Parboil )

From: Marie

On May 27, 2004

This is a good tip for making hash browns or home fries. I liked the convenience of having the potatoes partially cooked and ready to use. I made sure the potatoes were completely dry before frying so that they browned well and became crispy. Yum! Thanks, Auntie.

From: Gerry

On Jul 22, 2004

Great recipe! Rare is the occasion when one finds truly well made crispy hashbrowns. After trying this recipe I'm sure precooking is indeed the secret. Several times a year we have a traditional western brunch and now you have taken the quesswork out of making great hashbrowns! Gerry 999

From: Marlene.

On May 29, 2004

My mom used to bake extra potatoes for using for hashbrowns. I like this way better! Thanks Auntie!

From: Sharon123

On Feb 26, 2004

This is a nice way to prepare potatoes for making hash browns! I used them up quickly, so they wouldn't get brown. I like to dice my potatoes into little cubes and fry with onion and sometimes a little green pepper. Yum! Thanks AuntieWoofieWoof!

From: soulmatesforever

On Jul 26, 2006

Very good tip! I agree with Marie about making sure that they are dry before hand.

From: Ransomed by Fire

On Aug 30, 2009

This worked really well and was really easy. Since I was really hungry and too impatient to wait for the potato to cool, I took a tip I learned from making hard boiled eggs and re-filled the pot with cold water after cooking to cool the potato more quickly. It only took about two minutes to cool that way. I was surprised at how easy it was the peel and grate the parboiled potato, and my hash browns came out better than ever! Thank you!

From: Jeff #631750

On Apr 19, 2008

Parboiling potatoes for hash browns is no secret. If you want hash browns more quickly than refrigerating will allow, simply let them sit in the pot under slowly running cold water for about 15 minutes, then dice.

From: TheCashFamily

On Sep 2, 2007

I have been searching for a recipe that doesn't involve pre-packaged hash browns. Thanks for the tip!

From: mommyoffour

On Mar 27, 2008

Perfect hash browns. I made these to go along with omelets the other morning, they turned out great. Thank you for this wonderful way to make browns.....Stephanie

From: ala-kat

On Dec 30, 2008

It is the small hints and tips like this one that I really enjoy about zaar. I've now got a head start on a couple of breakfastes. Thanks.