Hearty Irish Boxty with Sour Cream and Chives

Name: Hearty Irish Boxty with Sour Cream and Chives
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 cups grated raw potatoes; 1 cup mashed potatoes; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup milk; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped

Traditional Potato Pancakes

Dive into this traditional Irish recipe for crispy, golden boxty, perfect for a hearty brunch or a comforting dinner delight.

1 h 10 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Potato Mixture

2 cups grated raw potatoes

1 cup mashed potatoes

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup milk

1 large egg, beaten

For the Toppings

1 cup sour cream

1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped

Preparation

Preparing the Potato Mixture

Grate and Drain Potatoes

Grate the raw potatoes and press them in a cheesecloth to remove excess moisture.

Combine with Mashed Potatoes

Mix grated potatoes with mashed potatoes in a large bowl.

Add Dry Ingredients

Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.

Mixing the Batter

Combine Milk and Egg

In a separate bowl, combine milk and beaten egg.

Add to Potato Mixture

Pour the milk and egg mixture into the potato mixture, stirring until smooth.

Do not overmix the batter as it can make the boxty dense.

Rest the Batter

Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.

Preheat your pan during the batter resting period to achieve even cooking.

Cooking Process

Heating the Pan

Preheat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat.

Cooking the Boxty

Drop 1/4 cupfuls of batter into the pan, flattening each with a spatula.

Flipping and Frying

Cook until golden brown on one side (about 5 minutes), then flip and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes.

Resting and Cooking Time

Resting the Batter: 10 minutes; Cooking Each Batch: 8-10 minutes.

Heat Guide

Preheating the Pan: Medium; Cooking the Boxty: Medium-Low.

Plating & Serving