Chuño Hash Browns
Chuño Hash Browns are a delicious and hearty dish from Bolivian cuisine, made with freeze-dried potatoes known as chuño. This recipe is a great way to enjoy the unique flavors of Bolivian ingredients in a classic breakfast favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chuño (freeze-dried potatoes)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rehydrate the chuño by soaking it in water for 1 hour, then drain and pat dry.
- Grate the rehydrated chuño into a bowl.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
- Add the grated chuño to the skillet, spreading it out evenly.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the chuño is golden and crispy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Skillet Grater Bowl
Tools
Spatula Knife
Serving suggestions
Serve the Chuño Hash Browns with a side of fresh fruit and a cup of Bolivian coffee for a complete breakfast experience.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of paprika or cayenne pepper to the hash browns while cooking.
Cost
$5