The Boxty

Once again, the Irish use potatoes to make tasty dishes! And if you’re not familiar with Boxty, it’s possible to catch up! What exactly are we talking about? A slightly thicker, potato-based pancake. A dish similar to a rosti or a doormat… only better! You can then fill it with any topping you like… And in this respect, the Irish have imagination and taste! Introducing this flagship dish of traditional Irish cuisine…

Boxty presentation

A traditional Irish potato specialty!

A Boxty with smoked salmon – © pavel siamionov

Boxty is a centuries-old traditional dish in the form of a potato pancake fried in a little fat.

Once baked, it can be cooked with toppings added as desired.

There aren’t really any rules: bacon, sausage, red onion, smoked salmon, crème fraiche, red cheddar… There are as many Boxtys as there are Irish on the Emerald Isle! And every time, the result is delicious, simple, but pleasantly warm!

The Irish like to eat them regularly, accompanied by a good pint. (As a reminder, the potato is historically a food to which the Irish are strongly attached. Simple and inexpensive, it has been used throughout Ireland’s history to support the population, which has regularly suffered misery (with the exception of the Great Famine, when the potato was ravaged by the disease). mildewcausing the death of over 25% of the Irish population).

Boxty is a vibrant tribute to this staple food… And the recipe is ultra gourmet! Boxty is like a potato mat (only thinner), easy to make and just as easy to eat!

You’ll find them just about everywhere in Ireland, from gourmet Irish restaurants to the island’s good old Irish pubs. Inexpensive, expect to pay between €8 and €12 for a Boxty… It is generally served quite quickly, due to its ease of preparation… And it promises a return to essentials and flavours!

For purists, we recommend you try this traditional dish at one of Dublin’s leading restaurants: Boxty House. Run by the Gallagher’s family, this internationally renowned establishment prides itself on serving the best Boxty in Ireland! And the promise is kept: you’ll get a truly traditional meal, served in the traditional way!
A must-try in the famous, ultra-trendy Temple Bar district!

Recipe: The Boxty

Ingredients

Number of people: 4
Preparation time: 20mn
Cooking time: 5 minutes per pancake

1kg potatoes
300g onions
200g butter
2 eggs

Preparation

Let’s start by peeling the potatoes.
Wash in clean water, then grate into thin strips in a salad bowl.
Add the melted butter, onions and eggs. (Note that you can add a little Gruyère cheese to the mixture to suit your taste). Blend until smooth.
Finished? All you have to do is make crepes (similar to pancakes).
Feel free to turn them over from time to time.
You can then serve them with a sauce or garnish (based on vegetables, bacon, onions, etc.) of your choice!