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Irish Potato Drink

Cultural Context

Originating from Ireland, the Irish Potato Drink is a traditional beverage made from fermented potatoes. Historically, it was a way to utilize leftover potatoes, showcasing the resourcefulness of Irish households. Today, it remains a unique part of Irish heritage, often enjoyed during festive gatherings and celebrations.

IrishIEdrink
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 pound Irish potato
1/2 cup sugar (brown sugar or granulated)
1/2 cup condensed milk
1/4 cup raw peanuts
1/4 cup oats
1 ripe banana
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
4 cups water (divided)
distilled white vinegar (for washing)
optional: rum (for Irish potato punch)
1

Introduce the recipe for Irish potato drink.

2

Wash the Irish potatoes in a bowl of water with several drops of distilled white vinegar, rubbing the skin to remove dirt.

3

Rinse the potatoes with fresh water.

4

Peel and dice the Irish potatoes, ensuring to remove any spoilage.

5

Place the diced Irish potatoes into a medium-sized saucepan.

6

Add 2 cups of water to the saucepan and heat it on medium-low.

7

Cover the saucepan partially to prevent overflow while boiling.

8

Wash hands before handling raw peanuts.

9

Measure out 1/4 cup of raw peanuts and set aside, optionally mixing with roasted peanuts.

10

Measure and set aside 1/2 cup of oats.

11

After 10 minutes, turn off the stove once the Irish potatoes are tender.

12

Prepare a blender and pour the boiled Irish potatoes into the blender's jar.

13

Add 1 cup of water, the oats, the raw peanuts, and the ripe banana to the blender.

14

Cover the blender's jar and blend starting from low to high speed for about 3 minutes.

15

If the mixture is too thick, add an additional cup of water, totaling 4 cups of water used.

16

Pour the blended mixture into a clean bowl.

17

Rinse the blender with 1 cup of water and add it to the mixture, totaling 5 cups of water used.

18

Measure and add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture.

19

Measure and add 1/2 cup of condensed milk to the mixture.

20

Measure and add 1/2 cup of sugar to the mixture and stir until dissolved.

21

Taste the drink to adjust sweetness if necessary.

22

Allow the drink to cool before refrigerating.

23

Pour the drink into a jar, cover it properly, and store it in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days, or freeze it for up to 6 months.

Equipment Needed

medium-sized saucepanblenderclean bowljar for storage

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Irish Potato Drink

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