We loved this Irish Boxty (aka potato cake) recipe! They are quick and easy to prepare and so tasty. Mixing mashed and grated potatoes adds a different texture. Onion adds a pop of flavor that we really liked. There is plenty of ingredients in these patties to hold them together while frying. This is a great recipe for a beginner cook. It is a simple side dish or snack. From my (South Side Chicago) Irish friend, Coleen. I received most of her recipes in the late '90s. She has given me some really great authentic ones. She left Ireland in 1940. I will be putting more of them on Just A Pinch soon.
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Recipe Cuisine: Irish Recipe Category: Potatoes Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients :
- 1 pound(s) potatoes
- 1 - onion chopped fine
- 3/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper
- 1 - egg
- 1/2 cup(s) milk
- 1/2 cup(s) vegetable oil
Intructions :
- Set half of the potatoes aside for later. Peel and cut remaining potatoes into large chunks; place in a saucepan. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and cook 15-20 minutes, or until tender
- Drain and place in a large bowl. Mash potatoes and set the bowl aside
- Now peel and grate reserved potatoes. Stir them into the mashed potatoes
- Add onion, flour, salt, and pepper; mix well. Stir in milk and egg to form a batter
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Drop batter from a tablespoon into the hot oil
- Cook 3-4 minutes on each side
- Drain on a paper towel
- Transfer to your serving dish and serve with applesauce and sour cream. Bet you can't eat just one!
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Keyword : irish-fried-potato cake-Irish