Irish Potato Cakes Scallions (Print View)
Golden pan-fried potato cakes with scallions, delivering traditional Irish flavors for breakfast or snack.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb floury potatoes, peeled and diced
02 - 4 scallions, finely sliced
→ Dairy
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
04 - 1/4 cup whole milk
→ Dry Ingredients
05 - 3/4 cup plain flour, plus extra for dusting
06 - 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
07 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ For Frying
08 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil or additional butter
# How to Make:
01 - Place potatoes in a pot of cold, salted water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-12 minutes until completely tender. Drain well and mash until smooth.
02 - While potatoes are still warm, mix in butter and milk until creamy. Allow to cool slightly.
03 - Stir in sliced scallions, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
04 - On a floured surface, turn out dough and gently knead. Pat or roll into 1/2 inch thick round. Cut into 8 rounds or triangles.
05 - Dust each cake lightly with flour.
06 - Heat oil or butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Fry potato cakes in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
07 - Serve warm, garnished with extra scallions or butter if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between crisp exterior and tender scallion flecked interior creates the most satisfying texture
- These come together in under an hour and use humble ingredients you probably already have
- They are endlessly adaptable and just as good for breakfast as they are for a midnight snack
02 -
- Working with slightly cooled potatoes prevents the flour from becoming gummy and tough
- The dough should feel tacky but not so sticky that it cannot be handled
- Crowding the pan creates steam instead of crispiness
03 -
- Grating some sharp cheddar into the warm potato mixture creates an incredibly savory variation
- A well seasoned cast iron skillet develops the most beautiful crust on these cakes