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Boxty (Irish Potato Pancakes)

🥔 Boxty (Irish Potato Pancakes)

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb potatoes Yukon Gold or Russet, peeled
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup milk adjust as needed
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp butter or oil for frying
  • Optional: chopped green onions or parsley for garnish

Method
 

Grate the Potatoes:
  1. Grate half of the potatoes finely and the other half coarsely.
Remove Excess Moisture:
  1. Place grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess liquid. Reserve a few tablespoons of the liquid if needed for the batter.
Make the Batter:
  1. In a large bowl, combine grated potatoes, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Beat the egg with milk and stir into the potato mixture to form a thick batter. Adjust milk or reserved potato liquid to achieve a pancake batter consistency.
Cook the Boxty:
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the skillet and flatten gently with a spatula. Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Serve:
  1. Serve warm with butter, sour cream, smoked salmon, or as a side to a traditional Irish breakfast.

Notes

Texture Tip: Using both finely and coarsely grated potatoes gives a nice balance of creaminess and slight bite.
Make-Ahead: Boxty can be made ahead and reheated in a skillet or oven for quick breakfasts.
Variations: Add chopped scallions, chives, or shredded cabbage for extra flavor.
Serving Ideas: Great with eggs for breakfast, alongside corned beef for brunch, or topped with smoked salmon and crème fraîche for a fancy appetizer.
Crispier Pancakes: Press down slightly when cooking and don’t overcrowd the skillet.