Irish Boxty Potato Pancakes
These traditional Irish Boxty Potato Pancakes are made with grated potatoes, flour, and buttermilk. They are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Chives - For garnish
- Sour cream - For serving
- Butter - 2 tablespoons, for frying
- Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Egg - 1, beaten
- Buttermilk - 1 cup
- All-purpose flour - 1 cup
- Potatoes - 2 large, peeled and grated
Let's Get Started
- Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out any excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, flour, buttermilk, beaten egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until a batter forms.
- Heat a tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the potato batter onto the skillet and flatten them with the back of a spoon to form pancakes.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
- Serve the Irish Boxty Potato Pancakes hot with sour cream and garnish with chives.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Sugar: 2g