Carrot & Potato Boxty Cakes
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Serves:
4
Level:
Intermediate
About the Recipe
Inspired by traditional Irish boxty, these little potato cakes get extra sweetness and colour from fresh grated carrots. Serve them for brunch, lunch or as a tasty side dish.
Ingredients
400g potatoes, peeled
250g carrots, peeled
1 egg
60g plain flour
2 spring onions, finely chopped
2 tbsp milk
½ tsp salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp butter or oil, for frying
Fresh chives to serve
Coarsely grate the potatoes and carrots.
Place them in a clean tea towel and squeeze firmly to remove excess moisture.
Transfer to a bowl and add the egg, flour, spring onions and milk.
Season with salt and black pepper and mix well.
Heat a little butter or oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
Spoon portions of the mixture into the pan and flatten gently.
Cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until crisp, golden and cooked through.
Serve warm with fresh chives.