European
Ireland - Starters
Potato Boxty Bites
Chef's Menu Description
Crisp bite-sized Irish potato boxty cakes pan-fried in foaming butter until golden, topped with a dollop of sour cream, smoked salmon, and fresh chives.
Ingredients
- • 200g cold mashed potatoes
- • 200g grated raw potatoes (squeezed bone-dry in a towel)
- • 75g plain flour, 100ml buttermilk, 1/2 tsp salt
- • Butter for frying
- • Topping: 120g Irish smoked salmon, 100ml sour cream, snipped fresh chives
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Stir mashed potatoes, raw grated potatoes, flour, salt, and buttermilk together into a thick batter.
2
Phase 2
Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Drop tablespoon-sized rounds and fry for 3 minutes per side until crisp and golden.
3
Phase 3
Drain on kitchen paper. Let cool slightly on a serving board.
4
Phase 4
Top each bite with a ribbon of smoked salmon, dollop of sour cream, and snipped chives. Serve warm.