Traditional Irish Boxty

Ingredients

Potatoes

2 large, peeled and grated

All-purpose flour

1 cup

Baking powder

1 teaspoon

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Milk

3/4 cup

Egg

1, beaten

Butter

2 tablespoons, melted

Green onions

1/4 cup, chopped

Vegetable oil

for frying

Sour cream

for serving (optional)

Smoked salmon

for serving (optional)

Sautéed mushrooms

for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Begin by grating the potatoes and placing them in a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze out any excess moisture to ensure crispy pancakes.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated potatoes with the flour, baking powder, and salt, stirring well to incorporate.
3. Add the milk, beaten egg, melted butter, and chopped green onions to the potato mixture. Stir until all ingredients are well combined and a thick batter forms.
4. Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Ensure the oil is hot enough by testing with a small spoonful of batter; it should sizzle upon contact.
5. Drop spoonfuls of the boxty batter onto the skillet, flattening each with the back of a spoon to form pancakes about 1/2 inch thick.
6. Cook the boxty pancakes for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Adjust the heat as necessary to prevent burning.
7. Once cooked, transfer the pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
8. Serve the boxty pancakes hot, accompanied by toppings such as sour cream, smoked salmon, or sautéed mushrooms for a deliciously customizable meal.