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Tuesday, 5 June 2012

Boxty - hangover breakfast of champions

One of the things about not being totally on-board with the whole Jubilee business is that I haven't overindulged quite so much as some. But if I had, these delicious Irish potato pancakes (served with bacon, black pudding and tomatoes) would definitely be my restorative breakfast of choice. They are made with a combination of raw (grated) and cooked (mashed) potatoes, bound with a bit of flour and lightened with a smidge of baking powder. I used this recipe, although I used plain yoghurt instead of buttermilk. And I made them much thicker than they should have been, so I did struggle a little to cook them through. 

The leftovers, warmed through in the oven, were fantastic later in the day with some cheese.

Only just realised how utterly filthy the stove is in this picture. Sorry!

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12 comments:

  1. Choclette5 June 2012 at 10:28

    Great breakfast. I've not come across using raw and cooked potatoes together - imagine that makes for an interesting texture. AND I'd never have noticed your stove if you hadn't pointed it out, the potatoes look so good!

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  2. kat5 June 2012 at 14:42

    Oh yeah sounds like something I'd crave after a festive night

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  3. Alicia Foodycat5 June 2012 at 15:18

    Choclette - it's a good texture. Lighter than a potato cake, less greasy than roesti.

    Kat - I think they'd be a good lunch too.

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  4. wildtomato5 June 2012 at 16:41

    That's really interesting: a potato cake that needs kneading. I'll have to give it a shot the next time I have leftover mashed potatoes.

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  5. Mary Bergfeld5 June 2012 at 16:53

    My husband would love this version of boxty. I usually make it for St.Patrick's Day, but not for other breakfasts. That's my bad and I'll have to try and remedy that. Have a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary.

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  6. Alicia Foodycat5 June 2012 at 18:14

    Wild tomato - they are lovely! And of course, they have very little gluten so kneading doesn't make them tougher.

    Mary - well I've never made it for Paddy's! That's a very good idea.

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  7. Anne5 June 2012 at 19:41

    Oooh it looks like a really substantial and good potato rosti!

    I will have to persuade my Irish flatmate to cook me some! :-D

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  8. Hotly Spiced6 June 2012 at 15:20

    I love potato fritters. Great food for breakfast especially after a night of festivities. Love your recipe! xx

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  9. Alicia Foodycat6 June 2012 at 21:52

    Anne - I've never made roesti as successfully as these!

    Charlie - Definitely try them. They'd be a hit with the kids too.

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  10. Simona Carini7 June 2012 at 07:26

    This looks like a very interesting recipe. Your stove looks well used, which is as it should be. I have been trying to guess what's in the pan in the back: is that some kind of sausage?

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  11. Alicia Foodycat7 June 2012 at 19:50

    Simona - it's slices of black pudding (blood sausage).

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  12. Rebecca8 June 2012 at 00:21

    Wow these bring back memories - my Grandmother used to make them - but I haven't had them in years (many, many years, lol!). I will have to give them a go :-) Have a great weekend, Becks x

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