Boxty

By alas14

Ingredients

• 10 medium floury potatoes washed and peeled (Idaho or russet are preferable)
• 1 medium onion washed and peeled (optional)
• 8 oz. flour or as needed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• butter for the pan

Details

Servings 10

Preparation

Step 1

Finely grate the potatoes using the smallest side of the grater, or food processort.
The consistency should be smooth.
Finely grate the onion.
Drain the potato using a strainer or a dish-towel.
Add the onion. Mix.
Add the salt. Mix.
Add flour depending on the amount of water in the mixture.

The Boxty should not be dry and floury.
The consistency should be wet.
Heat your buttered pan over high heat.
Spoon a Boxty pancake into the pan. Flatten down for a thin cake.

Turn the heat down to medium high.
Fry on both sides until golden brown.
Serve hot off the griddle with butter and salt.

Make mini's and serve with dollop of sour cream and slice of smoked salmon for appetizer. Sprinkle with chopped green onion.