Hash
From the French word hatcher, which means to chop.
It is a dish of finely chopped meat, combined with potatoes, vegetables and seasonings that are sautéed or fried until lightly browned. It can be served with a sauce or gravy.
Hash can also mean to chop food into small pieces.
Almost two years ago, I found myself on a relaxing, fantastic vacation in Iceland. After a full night (or was it day? I'm not sure, the sun barely set) of hanging out, dancing and drinking, one of my favorite things to do was to get up and grab a nice hearty lunch. One of the best things I found was "Plokkfiskur," or fish hash (or fish mash). If you've got any leftover fish from yesterday (which will bring an orange flavor to this traditional dish), then give this traditional recipe a try. read more
