Irish Boxty with Sour Cream (Print Version)

Golden Irish potato pancakes served with creamy sour cream and optional fresh chives.

# What You Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 2 cups raw potatoes, peeled and grated
02 - 1 cup mashed potatoes, leftover or freshly prepared

→ Dry Ingredients

03 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
04 - 1 tsp baking powder
05 - 1 tsp salt
06 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1 large egg, lightly beaten
08 - 1/2 cup whole milk

→ For Frying

09 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
10 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil

→ To Serve

11 - 1 cup sour cream
12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Wrap the grated raw potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly to extract as much liquid as possible. This step is crucial for achieving crispy pancakes.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the squeezed grated potatoes, mashed potatoes, flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
03 - Pour in the beaten egg and milk. Stir until a thick, cohesive batter forms. The consistency should be sticky but manageable.
04 - In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium heat until the butter foams slightly.
05 - Drop approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake into the skillet. Gently flatten each with a spatula to form even discs. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deep golden brown and crispy. Add remaining butter and oil as needed between batches.
06 - Transfer cooked boxty to paper towels to drain excess oil. Keep warm in a low oven while cooking remaining batches.
07 - Arrange hot boxty on a serving platter. Top generously with sour cream and sprinkle with fresh chives. Serve immediately while crispy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • That impossible combination of crispy exterior giving way to pillowy soft center makes these completely addictive
  • They transform leftover mashed potatoes into something people actually fight over at the breakfast table
02 -
  • If your batter feels too wet and spreads like crazy, add another tablespoon of flour
  • Don't crowd the pan or they'll steam instead of crisp, and that defeats the entire purpose
03 -
  • Use the side of your box grater with the largest holes for the best texture
  • Let the cooked boxty rest on a wire rack instead of paper towels to maintain crispness

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