How to Make Boxty (Irish Dish) - St. Patrick's Day Recipe

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen hash browns

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor, while frozen hash browns save prep time.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, and water can be used for a lighter batter.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while all-purpose is often more affordable.

Cut three peeled potatoes into quarters and place them in a pot.

Boil the potatoes until they are soft.

Grate three uncooked potatoes.

Rinse the shredded potatoes with cold water.

Turn the shredded potatoes onto a clean dishcloth, wrap it tightly, and squeeze out all the liquids.

In a large bowl, whisk two large eggs.

Add a pinch of salt, pepper, and nutmeg to the eggs.

Add diced onions to the egg mixture.

Mash the cooked potatoes with milk until creamy.

Add the shredded potatoes to the mashed potatoes and mix well.

Add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the mixture.

Add the egg mixture to the potato mixture and combine.

Prepare a frying pan by melting 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.

Add about 1/4 cup of the potato mixture to the pan and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes.

Flip the pancake and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown.

Transfer the cooked boxty to a plate.

Cooking Techniques

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