Food nostalgia is just as important as hunting out the new and the bold; this canned corned beef hash recipe is my take on such an evocative dish from my childhood, and I love it!
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Keyword British corned beef hash, canned corned beef hash, corned beef and potato hash, corned beef hash pasty
Peel and cut the potatoes into a 1.5-2cm (¾") dice.
Bring a medium (18-20cm or 7-8") saucepan of well-salted water (1½ teaspoons and a bit of salt) to a boil, and when it is boiling, parboil the diced potatoes for 7-8 minutes. Then drain the potatoes and allow them to steam dry for 4-5 minutes.
Cut the onion in half, then peel it and cut it into 4-5mm thick half-moon shapes.
If you are using frozen peas, defrost them under running water for 3-4 minutes
Finely chop the anchovies.
Cut the corned beef into 1cm (½") cubes.
Heat a 28cm (11") non-stick frying pan or skillet over a medium-high heat, and when it is hot, add the beef dripping. Add the sliced onion and anchovies and cook to soften the onions for 3-5 minutes.
Turn the heat up to high and add the potatoes and fry for 5-7 minutes or until golden.
Add the corned beef and cook for 2 minutes, tossing occasionally.
As soon as the corned beef goes into the pan, it is time to fry the eggs. I use a 24cm or 10" nonstick frying pan.
Add the peas and Worcestershire sauce and cook for a final 60-90 seconds.