Dish

Corned Beef Boxty

Corned Beef Boxty is made by grating raw potatoes and mixing them with flour, baking powder, and buttermilk to form a batter. The batter is then fried in a pan to form thin pancakes. The pancakes are then filled with a mixture of corned beef and cabbage and folded over.

European cuisine› Northern European cuisine› Cuisines of the [[Islands of the North Atlantic]] (IONA)› Irish cuisine

Pancake

Origins and history

Boxty is a traditional Irish dish that dates back to the 18th century. It was originally made with a mixture of mashed and grated potatoes and was a staple food for the poor in rural Ireland.

Dietary considerations

Gluten-free

Variations

There are many variations of Boxty, with different fillings and methods of preparation. Some versions use mashed potatoes instead of grated potatoes, while others use a combination of both.

Presentation and garnishing

Corned Beef Boxty is typically served on a plate with the pancakes arranged neatly and the filling spilling out slightly. The dish is often garnished with fresh herbs and a dollop of sour cream.

Tips & Tricks

To ensure that the pancakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, it's important to squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the grated potatoes before mixing them with the other ingredients.