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[Hash Browns Made in a Rikucho Ogasawara’s Onigiri Iron Plate]

Potatoes are now readily available in every Japanese household, but they were introduced to Japan from the Netherlands via Dejima Island in Nagasaki during the Edo period (1603-1868). At first, potatoes were not very tasty and were grown for viewing purposes, but in the Meiji period (1868-1912), the cultivation of potatoes for eating began in earnest.

In Japan, hash browns are a popular menu item at McDonald's and Burger King, and in North America, they are counted as one of the breakfast staples. Here is an easy way to make 4 pieces at a time using a combination of Rikucho Ogasawara's Onigiri Iron Plate and Kagoshima Takeseihin's Onioroshi.

Ingredients (4 pieces):
2 medium-sized potatoes (about 250g)
A pinch of salt
A pinch of black pepper
1 tablespoon potato starch
Olive oil

Directions:
1. Peel potatoes and grate them.
2. Put 1 in a microwave-safe container, cover with plastic wrap and cook at 600W for 2 minutes 30 seconds to 3 minutes.
3. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into round balls with a large spoon.
4. Pour a little more olive oil into the hollow of a greased rice ball baking pan, place 4 balls on the pan, and crush them flat.
5. Grill over low to medium-low heat until golden brown on both sides.

These are great as a light meal or side dish, as well as a snack for drinks, a snack for children, or a lunch box. You can arrange it by adding finely chopped bacon or cheese, or if you only have one potato, you can make a hash brown for one person with a Rikucho Ogasawara's mini pan S. Please give it a try.

Rikucho Ogasawara's Onigiri Iron Plate
https://www.shokunin.com/en/rikucho/onigiri.html
Kagoshima Takeseihin's Onioroshi
https://www.shokunin.com/en/kagoshima/onioroshi.html
Koishiwara ware's Tobikanna Mamezara
https://www.shokunin.com/en/koishiwara/mame.html
Rikucho Ogasawara's Mini Pan S
https://www.shokunin.com/en/rikucho/minipan.html

References
https://reachstock.jp/report_potato.html
https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%8F%E3%83%83%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%89%E3%83%9D%E3%83%86%E3%83%88
https://oceans-nadia.com/user/259228/recipe/398642