Devil is in the details on this one. Wash, peel and grate russet potatoes with a large grater. Do not rinse. Put in a kitchen towel and squeeze. Cover with towel and microwave for two minutes. Add salt, pepper. Heat oil + ghee in a shallow pan, add potatoes, flatten with spatula, and cook on medium high heat for two minutes on each side. https://www.seriouseats.com/shredded-hash-browns-recipe