Boxty are traditional Irish pancakes, different than American style pancakes in that they are half hash brown, half mashed potato. I prefer them to traditional potato pancakes; something about the mixture helps make them a bit less greasy.
The Irish saying goes, "Boxty in the griddle, boxty in the pan, if you can't make boxty, you'll never get a man!" Sexism and cooking; a great combination! Happy St Paddy's Day!
Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients:
3 cups grated raw potatoes or frozen shredded hash browns
2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups mashed potatoes
3 eggs
1/4 cup milk
Salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetable or olive oil, for frying
Directions:
Prepare mashed potatoes as you usually would and set aside to cool (can be made the night before, or used from leftovers). Toss the grated potatoes with flour in a bowl. Stir in the mashed potatoes. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and milk, then add to the potato mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Heat the oil on a griddle or pan, then drop the potato mixture in large tablespoons onto the hot surface, pressing down slightly to form patties. Fry on both sides until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and serve while warm.
Note: I turned these into "loaded boxty" pancakes; with sour cream, crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese and green onions. There are a lot of variations on boxty, search online for more ideas. In Ireland, these are traditionally served with breakfast or dinner, so there are a ton of ways to use this recipe. Enjoy!
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