How to make perfect hash browns

[Morning Glory]

I used to grate the potatoes, salt and pepper them, then let them sit for a while, letting the salt draw out some of the excess moisture in the potatoes. Then, I would squeeze the cr@p out of them, then cook. They would discolor a bit, but would whiten back up after they hit the heat. I haven't made hash browns in a very long time.

I'll do that.

 

[Windigo]

Rosti here are small cakes of fried potatoes and onions, much like the Jewish latke. They are not potato pancakes. It seems every country has it's own version. Here's ours:

I like them with a fried egg on top.

 

[Morning Glory]

Rosti here are small cakes of fried potatoes and onions, much like the Jewish latke. They are not potato pancakes. It seems every country has it's own version. Here's ours:
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I like them with a fried egg on top.

Are they made with grated/shredded potato? Is the potato pre-cooked?

 

[Windigo]

Are they made with grated/shredded potato? Is the potato pre-cooked?

Raw shredded potato and onion, fried in plenty of oil. They are usually thin or they would not cook through.