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1800s-present - Irish immigrants and Irish American home cooks carrying potato-pancake traditions
Boxty is a traditional Irish potato pancake especially associated with north Connacht, the north Midlands, and Ulster. Irish immigrants brought potato cookery with them to America, where boxty fits naturally beside other Irish American breakfast and supper dishes.
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Difficulty
Moderate
Prep time
25 minutes
Cook time
20 minutes
Total time
45 minutes
Servings
4 servings
Region
Irish American kitchens
Era introduced
1800s-present
Introduced by
Irish immigrants and Irish American home cooks carrying potato-pancake traditions
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Boxty uses potatoes two ways: raw grated potato for texture and mashed potato for body. That combination makes it different from a simple hash brown or pancake. In Irish American kitchens, boxty can be served with breakfast, beside sausages, or as a thrifty supper side. The batter should be mixed gently so the pancakes stay tender rather than gluey.
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