MisterDiddyWahDiddy wrote:
> On Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 12:12:59 PM UTC-5, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>> On Thu, 29 Oct 2015 05:02:56 -0700 (PDT), MisterDiddyWahDiddy
>> > wrote:
>>
>> >On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 2:52:27 PM UTC-5, sf wrote:
>> >> On Tue, 27 Oct 2015 16:18:55 +0000 (UTC), tert in seattle
>> >> > wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > I rarely make hash browns -- home fries is just as good IMO and less work
>> >>
>> >> Different strokes. I am always disappointed by home fries.
>> >>
>> >You cube the potatoes, about 1/2", then boil them for a few minutes before
>> >putting them into a colander to drain, then into a pan with a generous amount
>> >of hot oil. Boil them too long, and they're mushy, too short a time, and
>> >they don't get properly cooked inside before getting too brown. I don't
>> >always get it perfect, but usually they're great.
>>
>> There's absolutely no good reason to boil spuds for home fries unless
>> you're planning to **** em up.
>
> Your experience is cooking for Navy boys who have no choice but to eat
> whatever is served, just like they have to settle for their shipmates'
> rectums...
>
> --Bryan

you're wasting time and energy boiling your diced potatoes ... if they
get too brown before cooking inside, your heat is too high