Irish boxty recipe | Potato pancakes recipe by Meerabs kitchen

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 and adds a distinct flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal serves as a binding agent and is vegan.

Grate raw potatoes into a bowl and squeeze out excess moisture.

Combine grated potatoes with flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.

Mix in milk, melted butter, and eggs until a smooth batter forms.

Fold in chopped scallions for added flavor.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little butter or oil.

Spoon batter into the skillet to form pancakes, cooking until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove from skillet and keep warm while cooking the remaining batter.

Serve hot, optionally with sour cream or applesauce.

Cooking Techniques

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