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I've been a chef for over 20 years. This Irish recipe is my favorite way to eat potatoes for breakfast.

Aefa MulhollandSep 13, 2022, 19:42 IST

Boxty is one of my favorite Irish recipes.Aefa Mulholland

I worked as a chef in Dublin for three years and boxty potato pancakes are still my go-to breakfast.
Boxty is a great way to use leftover potatoes and can even impress unexpected guests.

Boxty calls for floury, starchy potatoes.

The combination of mashed and grated potato gives boxty its distinctive texture.Aefa Mulholland

Mix the dry ingredients and add to the mashed potatoes.

These mashed potatoes will serve as a dough-like base.Aefa Mulholland

Grate the remaining potatoes onto a clean tea towel.

Cutting potatoes in half makes them easier to grate.Aefa Mulholland

Wring the shredded potatoes out in a tea towel.

Be sure to squeeze as much moisture out as possible.Aefa Mulholland

Add your buttermilk to the potato-dry ingredient mixture.

You may have to add more or less buttermilk depending on how wet the potatoes are.Aefa Mulholland

Add ice cream-scoop-sized dollops of the potato mixture to your greased pan.

Ice cream-scoop-sized dollops make good-sized boxties.Aefa Mulholland

Leave your boxties over medium-high heat to fully cook through.

The secret is cooking slowly over medium-high heat.Aefa Mulholland

Serve boxty with a poached egg, grilled asparagus, and Hollandaise sauce.

A poached egg and Hollandaise sauce makes boxty feel like a luxurious meal.Aefa Mulholland

Alternatively, boxty also pairs well with caramelized onions and cheddar.

The richness of the cheddar and freshness of the onions complement the potato cakes.Aefa Mulholland

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