Carrageenan Free Sweet Potato Hash Browns
Golden, crispy-edged patties made from sweet potato, warm spices, and coconut oil — this is the kind of breakfast side that makes people hover around the stove waiting for the first batch to finish. Wringing every drop of moisture out of the shredded sweet potato before it hits the pan is the real secret here, giving you that satisfying crunch on the outside while the inside stays tender and fragrant with turmeric and ginger. Coconut oil brings a subtle richness and handles the high heat beautifully, helping each patty develop a deep, caramelized crust in a cast iron or stainless steel skillet. Every ingredient in this recipe is straightforward and whole, which matters when you're navigating processed food additives — carrageenan tends to sneak into dairy alternatives, canned goods, and even some cooking oils, but nothing here carries that risk. Garlic and a finish of fresh chives keep things bright and savory without any fuss. These are equally at home next to scrambled eggs on a lazy weekend morning or tucked alongside a simple green salad for a light dinner.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Grate the peeled sweet potatoes on the large holes of a box grater (or use a food processor with a shredding disc) into a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Transfer the shredded sweet potato to a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth, gather the edges, and wring firmly over the sink until no more liquid drips out. Return the dried shreds to the bowl — the drier the shreds, the crispier the hash browns.
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