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Irish Potato Cakes

Cultural Context

Irish Potato Cakes, or Boxty, have their roots in the rural traditions of Ireland, where potatoes were a staple food. These cakes celebrate the humble potato, transformed into a delightful dish that pairs well with various meals. Today, they are enjoyed both in traditional Irish cooking and in modern adaptations around the world, often served with a variety of toppings or as part of a hearty breakfast.

IrishIEside
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
20 g corn starch
170 g rice flour
1 teaspoon Guar gum
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Himalayan salt
1 teaspoon ground thyme
20 g butter
3 potatoes

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding healthy fats.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

green onions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: yellow onion

Chives provide a similar flavor with fewer calories.

1

Measure out about 20 g of corn starch.

2

Measure out about 170 g of rice flour.

3

Add 1 teaspoon of Guar gum to the flour mixture and combine all the powders.

4

Set aside a little bit of rice flour for dusting.

5

Measure 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper and add it to the mixture.

6

Measure 1 teaspoon of Himalayan salt or regular salt and add it to the mixture.

7

Measure 1 teaspoon of ground thyme and add it to the mixture.

8

Prepare 3 potatoes using a peeler, inserting a fork into the potato to hold it while peeling.

9

Chop the peeled potatoes into cubes using a sharp knife.

10

Transfer the potato cubes into a medium-sized pot and cover them with about 1 liter of water.

11

Boil the potatoes for about 12 to 15 minutes, stirring every minute after the water starts to boil.

12

Drain the potatoes and push them down the sifter with a wooden spoon, or crush them if preferred.

13

Allow the potatoes to rest for a couple of minutes after sifting.

14

Add salt, pepper, thyme, and the flour mixture to the potatoes and start kneading with your hands.

15

Shape the mixture into a ball that looks very soft.

16

Lightly flour the working surface and spread the dough into a circle about 26 cm (10 inches) in diameter.

17

Slice the circle diagonally twice and then horizontally and vertically to form patties.

18

Add 20 g of butter to a pan and spread it around.

19

Fry the patties for 3 minutes on each side until golden, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingpan-frying

Equipment Needed

medium-sized potsifterwooden spoonsharp knifepan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegangluten-free

Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

BoxtyPotato Farls

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