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Irish Boxty (Ireland)

An authentic recipe for traditional Irish Boxty, blending raw and cooked potatoes into a delicious, golden-brown pancake.

Level Easy Prep 20 min Cook 15 min Servings 4 Score 4.9/10

Ready in

35 min

Makes 4 servings

Prep 20m

Cook 15m

Level Easy

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional Irish Boxty, blending raw and cooked potatoes into a delicious, golden-brown pancake.

Traditional Irish potato pancakes featuring a mix of raw grated and cooked mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Main

2 cups raw potatoes (peeled and finely grated)
2 cups mashed potatoes (smooth and unseasoned)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt

Liquid

1 cup buttermilk (adjust consistency as needed)

Cooking

2 tbsp butter (for frying)

Equipment

Kitchen towel or cheesecloth For squeezing raw potatoes
Large mixing bowl For mixing batter
Skillet or griddle For pan-frying

Instructions

Place the grated raw potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the squeezed grated raw potatoes and the smooth mashed potatoes.
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then stir into the potato mixture.
Gradually add the buttermilk, stirring until a thick, pourable batter forms.
Melt butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Drop spoonfuls of batter onto the skillet, spreading slightly, and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
15 min

Nutrition

Calories 210

Protein 5g

Carbs 42g

Fat 3g

Fiber 3g

Sugar 3g

Sodium 450mg

Serving Size 1 pancake

Cooking Timeline

Prep 20 min

Cook 15 min

Total 35 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.4 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Taste 9.6
Presentation 9.2
Nutrition 8.0
Value 9.8
Instructions 9.4
Ingredients 9.5
Time Accuracy 9.2
Difficulty 8.0
Would Make Again 9.5

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

An absolute classic of Irish comfort food that blends crispy textures with soft, savory potato goodness.

Pros

Incredible texture
Uses up leftover mashed potatoes
Budget-friendly ingredients

Cons

Requires squeezing liquid from raw potatoes

Overview

Traditional Irish potato pancakes featuring a mix of raw grated and cooked mashed potatoes.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Irish Boxty, blending raw and cooked potatoes into a delicious, golden-brown pancake.

Tips

Do not skip squeezing the grated raw potatoes, as excess water prevents crispiness
Cook on medium heat so the inside cooks through before the outside burns
Serve hot with melted butter, smoked salmon, or a full Irish breakfast