American hash is a type of dish made from potatoes and other ingredients such as onions and spices. It is usually cooked and served for breakfast, but it can also be served for lunch or dinner. The potatoes are chopped into small cubes and then cooked in a pan with oil and the other ingredients. When it is done cooking, it is served hot. Sometimes it is served with a fried egg on top. It is a comfort food that is very popular in America.