Boxty
Aunt Kate used to say that the Jewish people had Latka’s,
and the Irish had Boxty potato cakes. Both are similar but different at the
same time. They can both be eaten plain, but I enjoy them with sour cream and
chives or green scallions. I’ll eat them for a snack in the late morning or
afternoon. With the Latka I’ll eat with sour cream, the Irish Potato Cakes I’ll
either eat with sour cream or a sweet jam or marmalade, depending on my mood. These
are easy to make & great for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
1 lb potatoes
1 onion chopped fine
3/4 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 egg
1/2 c milk
1/2 c vegetable oil
Directions:
Set half of the potatoes aside for later. Peel and cut
remaining potatoes into large chunks; place in a saucepan. Cover with cold
water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and cook for 20
minutes, or until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl. Mash potatoes and
set the bowl aside.
Now peel and grate reserved potatoes. Stir them into the
mashed potatoes. Add onion, flour, salt, and pepper; mix well. Stir milk and
egg to form a batter.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Drop batter
from a tablespoon into the hot oil.
Cook for 4-6 minutes on each side. Until golden brown! Drain
on a paper towel. Transfer to your serving dish and serve with applesauce and
sour cream. But you can't eat just one!
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