Crispy Potato Napoleon - an unexpected Way to Enjoy Hash Browns

Potatoes, though considered a humble ingredient, are a favourite in many Michelin-starred restaurants for their incredible versatility.

Big Boy has demonstrated many potato recipes, including mashed potatoes, layered baked potatoes, golden baked potatoes, and even stewed potatoes. This time, another method is introduced for everyone to try, which is the crispy potato pancake, resembling a thin pizza crust. Handling the potato strands is crucial, as excessive moisture makes it difficult to fry to a crispy texture. Therefore, after grating the potatoes, it's essential to add a pinch of salt to draw out the moisture. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the water to release from the potato strands, then squeeze out the excess moisture. Skipping the salting step would require a longer frying time to evaporate the moisture, risking the pancake becoming too dark and affecting its flavor.

The crispy golden potato pancake, paired with avocado and cherry tomatoes layered one on top of another, becomes a variation of the Napoleon dish. It serves as a very appetizing starter or salad.

Ingredients (serve 2)

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Potato	2 bulbs
Salt	½ tsp
Avocado	1 bulb
Cherry Tomato	10pcs
Mayonnaise	2 tbsp
Lemon Juice	2 tbsp
Sriracha Sauce	1 tbsp
sugar	2 tsp

Steps

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1. Peel the potatoes and slice them into thin shreds.

2. Add salt to the potato shreds and let them sit for 10 minutes.

3. During this time, mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, and Sriracha sauce.

4. Dice the avocado and cherry tomatoes. Mix the avocado with a small amount of the sauce mixture and set aside.

5. after 10 minutes squeeze away excess moisture and pat dry the potato shreds using kitchen paper towel.

6. Heat a pan over medium heat, add 3 tablespoons of oil. Take a portion of the potato shreds and shape them into thin pancakes (they don't need to be perfectly round). Fry each side for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, then remove from the pan.

7. To plate: Layer avocado, potato pancake, cherry tomatoes, potato pancake again, and avocado. Ready to serve!