Haass - Hashcapades The Art of the Perfect Hash Adventure

Copyright 2012 Clark Haass All rights reserved. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any matter whatsoever without written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. Cover and interior design by Anita Jones, Another Jones Graphics Cover photos by Jackie Donnelly Baisa ISBN: ISBN: 9780985638023 Printed in the USA To my parents, Marj and Herb, for their unwavering support for all my endeavors; to my partner in crime, Lisa, for her love and support. Id also like to thank the team that helped me create this book and promote my hash obsession: Sue Mann, Anita Jones, Mary Rarick, Nitya Wakhlu, Karl Lind and Jackie Donnelly Baisa. Finally, a nod to Julia Moskin whose article, The Humble Plate of Hash Has Nobler Ambitions, catalyzed me into action! No matter what culture or which cuisine, one universal truth isleftovers.

Move over, death and taxes! Yes, the steak grilled to perfection that graciously yielded to crme brle or the baked potato bigger than the state of Idaho is now taking up residence in your fridge. Fear not; this is not the end of the world, although it is most certainly the source of your ever-decreasing food storage wares and possibly malodorous emissions from your fridge. Fortunately, some frugal yet clever person conceived of what is now the gastronomic equivalent of a Web 2.0 mash-uphash! More precisely, heres how Merriam-Webster defines hash: to chop into small pieces, with meat and potatoes most often cited in the same sentence. However, the potential ingredients dont stop there. Potatoes and smoked salmon; rice and chicken; corn, mushroom, and crab; and tempeh and yams are all examples of hash, depending on the norms within a country or around the world. The important point is that you have complete control of the reincarnation that is hash.

The adventurous cook should understand that the amount of effort can vary from simply hashing and then frying the ingredients to supplementing ingredients with handy frozen extras like hash potatoes to creating the hash from scratch with fresh, wholesome ingredients hand selected to create a dish worthy of breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Did I mention that dessert hash is a possibility? Think of chopped brownies and whipped cream or chopped nuts and fruit in crme fraiche. Are you getting hungry? What should you do? Today, right now, is the moment for hash to take its rightful place in your cooking repertoire without shame and most certainly with gusto and panache. And Hashcapades: The Art of the Perfect Hash Adventure, is your beginners guide to unlimited adventures, adulation from family and friends, and reduced carbon footprint from your leftovers. Bon appetit!

You bought this book or it was given to you and your first thought is: I know what hash is, why do I need a cook book? Well, patience is a virtue and in this case a pictorial overview will let you zero in on methods, meals and dishes. If youre a novice, detailed instructions will guide you from the simple to the sublime.

If youre a chef, perhaps youll glean something from different combos or maybe a hash of hasheshmmmmfish or fishesI wont dwell on grammar. You get the point.

Hash Type	Method
Hash 101	Ingredients have already been previously prepared, i.e. leftovers are a fixin to be hashed and fried. 15 minutes or less. frozen hashed potatoes added, or smoked salmon from the store. frozen hashed potatoes added, or smoked salmon from the store. Basic augmentation like adding spices or mixing in cream or garnishing are included. 30-45 minutes tops.
Hash Gourmet	Everything is from scratch or pretty darn close, i.e. not a good choice to make if youre hungover in the morning and want something quick and easy. 45 minutes +

The key to Hash 101 is quick and easy, with no hassles or trips to the store unless its for coffee. (I find cooking breakfast hash nearly impossible without a decent cup of joe.) The basic process is pictorially represented below.

The blocky thingies represent the cubist in you yearning to manifest itself in your cooking. This is a blessing! !

Hash 101 Recipe Ideas	Page
Corned Beef Hash	3
Salmon Fish and Chips Hash	55
Pizza Hash	71

Hash Plus is really very similar to Hash 101, except you prepare one of the main ingredients from scratch, such as fresh Yukon gold potatoes. In that case, prepare the protein to your liking and set aside. Then simply hash the potatoes in 1/4-inch cubes and fry up for 10 minutes. Add the onion for 5 minutes followed by the previously prepared protein for 5 minutes, then the spices. Done!

Hash Plus Recipe Ideas	Page
Sweet Corn and Sweet Onion Steak Hash	5
Crab Corn Crimini Mushroom Hash	61
Salmon and Bacon-Wrapped Scallop Hash	63
Chipotle Chicken and Pineapple Potato Hash	41

Hash Gourmet is merely Hash Plus with the addition of other sauces or condiments plus an eye on presentationstacking, topping off with an egg, etc.

Many of these recipes are from the prior evenings meal, which can often be time consuming, so plan wisely and be sure to have a glass of wine ready!

Hash Gourmet Recipe Ideas	Page
Roast Chicken-Chipotle Nacho Egg Hash	35
Stacked Chicken Hash and Spicy Cream Sauce	43
Chipotle BBQ Flank Steak Texas Hash	21
Grilled Flank Steak Artichoke Hash with Black Olive Tapenade	23