Hash browns

Preparing the potatoes:

1. 1Wash the potatoes and peel them.
2. 2Grate the potatoes using a grater.
3. 3Squeeze the grated potatoes to remove as much liquid as possible.
4. 4Sprinkle the potatoes with onion powder and mix well.

Cooking the hash browns:

1. 5Heat a pan over medium-low heat.
2. 6Add a little olive oil and butter.
3. 7Add the potatoes and spread them into a layer about 1 cm thick.
4. 8Cook without stirring for 6 minutes over medium heat, or until the bottom is golden and crispy.
5. 9Season the top with salt and pepper.
6. 10Flip the hash browns.
7. 11Season again with salt and pepper on the other side.
8. 12Add a few pieces of butter around the edges (the butter will melt under the potatoes).
9. 13Cook without stirring for another 6 minutes or until the potatoes are golden and crispy on the second side.
10. 14Remove from the heat and serve, garnished with chives.