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Nutritional Values
330kcal
6gProtein
55gCarbs
10gFat
5gFibre
200 gServing
* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Boxty Pancake
How to order / say it
Say it
Bacstaí — [BAHK-stee]
Order
I'd like the Boxty Pancake, please.
Locally
Ba mhaith liom an Bacstaí, le do thoil.
Say locally
A type of potato pancake with a smooth, creamy texture.
Why try it?
Boxty is a quintessential dish celebrating the importance of the potato in Irish cuisine. Rooted in rural tradition, it offers a taste of nostalgia and cultural heritage, linking current generations to their ancestors’ ingenuity and resourcefulness.
How it tastes
Boxty pancakes are crispy on the outside with a creamy, tender center. They have a neutral taste with subtle earthiness from the potatoes, often enjoyed simply with butter or as a side to a full Irish breakfast.
Origin & History — first documented: 1750
Boxty traces back to the 1700s in the border regions of Ireland, a staple from times when potatoes ensured food security. Initially made with just potatoes and flour, it now enjoys a modern resurgence while maintaining its traditional recipe.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 200 g grated potatoes
- 🥕 200 g mashed potatoes
- 🌾 100 g flour
- 🥛 200 ml buttermilk
- 🥛 30 g butter
- 🧂 5 g salt
- 🧂 5 g pepper
Method
- 1 Mix together grated and mashed potatoes, flour, salt, and pepper.
- 2 Gradually add buttermilk to form a thick batter.
- 3 Heat butter in a pan, pour batter in rounds, and fry on each side until golden.
- 4 Serve hot, with butter or as a side dish.
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