Mock Hashed Browns

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I found this recipe on ADBB today, and had some cauliflower that needed to be used up so I tried making the "Mock Hashed Browns". They weren't too bad, but really did not taste anywhere near like the real thing.

But then I got an idea. I opened the fridge and pulled out my sugar free pancake syrup, and VOILA, I had pancakes! They tasted much better as pancakes than as potatoes.

That doesn't mean that I don't like the Mock Mashed Potatoes...those are great.

If I make them again as pancakes, I will probably omit the salt and pepper.

Cauliflower 'Mock Hash Browns'

1 cup of raw cauliflower
1 egg
seasonings to taste
1/4 ounce of butter or 1/2 tablespoon of oil

Grate or shred cauliflower into a microwaveable bowl and microwave it on high for a couple of minutes till softened.

Let cool then add one beaten egg and whatever seasonings you like - salt/pepper/onion

Put frying pan over medium heat and add butter or oil. When hot add spoonfuls of the cauliflower mixture in heaps to make 4 small or 2 large 'patties' and fry till firm and browned on underside, carefully turn over with spatula and cook other side.

I serve them with eggs and bacon usually but they also work well as a veg alongside any main dish!

[Elizellen]

Re: Mock Hashed Browns

I agree that the mock hash browns don't taste like 'real' hash browns, but as I never liked the real ones I don't mind

I prefer to think of them as being' cauliflower patties', and the 'mock mashed potatoes' as being 'mashed cauliflower' and the 'mockaroni & cheese' as being 'cauliflower cheese' instead.

[Slapshot]

Re: Mock Hashed Browns

julienned jicama works better as imitation hash browns, IMO

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Re: Mock Hashed Browns

I agree that the mock hash browns don't taste like 'real' hash browns, but as I never liked the real ones I don't mind

I prefer to think of them as being' cauliflower patties', and the 'mock mashed potatoes' as being 'mashed cauliflower' and the 'mockaroni & cheese' as being 'cauliflower cheese' instead.

Good Morning/Good Afternoon Elizellen,

You are right Elizellen. That is a better way to think of them. I made the mockaroni and cheese the other day. That was a little better.

The mashed potatoes (cauliflower), I made those and brought them over to the Sunday Family Dinner and everyone liked them, and said they only tasted the cauliflower a little bit.

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Re: Mock Hashed Browns

julienned jicama works better as imitation hash browns, IMO

Hi Slapshot,

I have made the jicama and fried it up with some butter and cinnamon. That problem with the darn jicama is all the work peeling it, cutting it, and it takes so long to cook up! But I really DO like it.

What do you mix with the jicama to make the hashed browns? Do you add an egg, and season it?

[Slapshot]

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Yes, jicama prep is a labor of love, that's for sure.

I typically julienne it as thin as I can (think a little smaller than McDonald's fries size) and then spread them out on a cookie sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and Celtic sea salt. 25 minutes at 375* and they come out much like fries (or so I tell myself). I could probably get a quicker similar result stovetop by adding an egg as a binder to make the pattie shape.

[Brook]

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I actually use grated zucchini, mixed with an egg, garlic, salt, parm cheese and then fry it up. Delish!

[Elizellen]

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Oooh yes, zucchini (courgette) patties are really tasty too

Thanks for the reminder, Brook
I have a couple in the vegetable rack and might make those tomorrow for a change.