Description
Enjoy the mouthwatering taste of Boxty, Irish Potato Pancakes made from cold mashed and grated potatoes. This recipe offers simple preparation and is perfect for a comforting dinner option or a quick and easy meal any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
- 2 cups grated raw potatoes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups buttermilk
- butter, bacon grease, or lard for frying (vegan: use oil)
- optional add-ins: chopped green onions/scallions, shredded white cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Boil, drain, and mash the potatoes. Chill until cold or overnight.
- In a small bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside. Grate the raw potatoes, then wring them out using a clean kitchen towel to remove excess liquid.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cold mashed potatoes, grated potatoes, and flour mixture.
- Add 1 1/2 cups buttermilk and mix until combined. If too thick, add more buttermilk as needed.
- Heat butter, bacon grease, lard, or oil in a heavy pan over medium-high heat. Scoop the potato mixture into the pan to form patties, pressing them down to flatten.
- Fry until the bottom is browned, then flip and cook the other side until same. Adjust heat to ensure thorough cooking without burning.
- Transfer cooked boxty to a warm oven while frying the remaining batches.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Chilling the mashed potatoes before using them helps develop the flavor.
Ensure to remove as much moisture as possible from the grated potatoes for crispy pancakes.
Feel free to customize with favorite add-ins like green onions or cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg