Grate the Jersey Royal potatoes using the coarse side of a grater.
Place the grated potatoes in a clean tea towel and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible. This is crucial for crispy hash browns.
In a large bowl, combine the squeezed potatoes, chopped spring greens, melted Jersey butter, and Jersey milk. Season generously with sea salt and black pepper.
Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add a tablespoon of butter to the pan.
Divide the potato mixture into four equal portions. Shape each portion into a round patty.
Carefully place the hash brown patties into the hot frying pan, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
Cook for 8-10 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Adjust the heat if necessary to prevent burning.
While the hash browns are cooking, melt a knob of Jersey butter in a separate frying pan over medium-low heat.
Gently crack the duck eggs into the pan and fry them until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, about 3-4 minutes.
Once the hash browns are cooked, carefully transfer them to plates. Top each hash brown with a fried duck egg.
Garnish with chopped fresh chives and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving (300g)
Squeezing out as much moisture as possible from the potatoes is key to achieving crispy hash browns. Use a clean tea towel or cheesecloth.
Don't overcrowd the frying pan; cook the hash browns in batches if necessary to ensure even browning.
For extra flavour, add a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg to the potato mixture.
If you don't have spring greens, you can substitute them with other leafy greens like kale or spinach.
A sprinkle of sea salt flakes on top of the fried duck egg just before serving enhances the flavour.
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Mixing bowl
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