A-Z World Foods: Boxty (Potato Pancakes) - Weyburn and Estevan Library

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier with good fats.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while adding flavor.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal provides a vegan alternative.

Combine grated potatoes and flour in a large bowl, tossing to combine.

Add boiled and mashed potatoes and stir well.

In a separate bowl, combine egg and milk.

Stir the egg mixture into the grated potato mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Form the mixture into 2-inch (5 cm) patties.

Heat a couple of tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Place patties onto the hot skillet, working in batches if necessary.

Cook each patty on one side until brown, about 4 minutes.

Flip patties and brown the other side.

Transfer cooked patties to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

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