Hash browns with avo smash

1. Place the grated potatoes into a clean kitchen towel, season with salt and pepper, then squeeze out the excess liquid.
2. Heat a generous layer of oil in a nonstick pan over a medium heat. Place small piles of grated potato into the pan and flatten slightly using a spatula. Fry for 3–5 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy. Drain on kitchen paper.
3. To make the avo smash, mash the avocados with the lemon juice and zest. Stir in the remaining ingredients and season.
4. Serve the hash browns warm, topped with generous spoonfuls of avo smash and sour cream.
Cook’s note: Add poached eggs, smoked trout, or crispy chickpeas to turn this into a more substantial meal.
Photography: Sadiqah Assur-Ismail
Recipes: Marcelle van Rooyen
Food assistants: Bianca Jones
No more squeezing and guessing – Woolworths Ripe & Ready Hass Avocados are selected for perfect ripeness, so they're ready to eat when you are. Rich, creamy and full of flavour, they’re perfect for smashing, slicing or spooning straight from the skin.