Irish Boxty Recipe
Boxty, a traditional Irish potato pancake and a staple in Irish cooking, is the perfect St. Patrick's Day potato side dish recipe.
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Servings: 8 boxty cakes
Calories: 328kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and quartered)
- 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and grated on a box grater, excess water squeezed out through a cloth)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3½ teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- Neutral oil (for frying)
Whipped sour cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
For serving:
- 2 teaspoons chives (minced)
- Softened butter (if not serving with whipped sour cream)
Instructions
Boil the potatoes:
- Add the 1 pound of quartered potatoes to a large pot and cover with water. Add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 30 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain and mash with a fork or potato masher. Set aside.
Make the whipped sour cream:
- Combine the heavy cream, sour cream, and salt in a large bowl. Use an electric mixer to blend until stiff peaks form. Taste and season with more salt if desired. Transfer to the refrigerator until needed.
Make the boxty batter:
- Add 2 eggs to a large bowl and whisk until smooth. Add ¾ cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 2 teaspoons salt to the bowl of eggs and whisk until combined into a thick paste.
- Add buttermilk and whisk until smooth. Add mashed potatoes and grated potatoes and mix until combined into thick batter.
Fry the boxty cakes:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add a large spoonful of batter (about 2 to 3 tablespoons total) and smooth out into a circle. Fry for 3 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown all over. Transfer to a plate. Continue frying until all cakes are made, adding more oil between batches if needed. Batter yields about 8 boxty cakes total.
To serve:
- Place a boxty cake on a plate and spoon the whipped sour cream or soft butter on top. Finish with freshly minced chives. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Sodium: 834mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 34mg
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