Boxty (Irish Potato Pancakes)
Irish Boxty, also known as potato pancakes, are a beloved staple of Irish cuisine. Traditionally made with a combination of leftover mashed potatoes and grated raw potatoes for a unique texture and flavor.
Servings: 6
Calories: 266kcal
Ingredients
- 4 strips Bacon sliced into thin bits
- 1½ cup Mashed potatoes cold leftovers
- 1 large Potatoes peeled and grated
- 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper freshly grated, to taste
- ¾ cup Flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cups buttermilk plus more if needed
- ¼ cup Bacon grease or oil for frying
- Sour cream Optional, for topping
- Parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the bacon strips into smaller pieces and fry up crisp in a skillet. Drain the bacon, reserving the bacon grease for later to fry the pancakes (or use vegetable oil).4 strips Bacon
- Let the bacon bits cool on paper towels so they absorb any excess bacon grease.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, grated potatoes, salt, and pepper.1½ cup Mashed potatoes, 1 large Potatoes, 1 teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
- Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and buttermilk, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough boxty.¾ cup Flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ¾ cups buttermilk
- Heat bacon grease or oil in a large skillet over medium heat.¼ cup Bacon grease
- Scoop out about ¼ cup of the potato mixture and form it into a flat patty. Gently place it into the hot oil. Fry the boxty for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Repeat steps 4-6 with the remaining potato mixture.
- Serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream and the crisp bacon as garnish.
Notes
- Use cold mashed potatoes for the best texture.
- Grate the raw potatoes just before using them to prevent browning.
- Don't overmix the batter, as it can make the boxty tough.
- Use a non-stick pan or add enough oil to prevent sticking.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when frying to ensure even cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 712mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg