Description
Irish Potato Cakes, also known as Potato Farls, are a traditional Irish side dish made from fluffy mashed potatoes mixed with flour and butter, shaped into triangles, and pan-fried until golden and crispy. They deliver a perfect balance of creamy interior and crispy exterior, ideal as a comforting accompaniment to various meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds potatoes (such as Russets or Yukon gold)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
Butter
- 6 tablespoons butter, divided (3 tablespoons for dough, 3 tablespoons for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Cut all potatoes into equal-sized pieces to ensure even cooking. Place them in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add about 1 teaspoon salt to the water and stir.
- Cook the Potatoes: Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer the potatoes for about 15 minutes or until fork tender.
- Drain and Mash: Drain the potatoes thoroughly. Use a potato ricer, sieve, or masher to mash the potatoes until very fluffy and smooth.
- Make the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the fluffy mashed potatoes with 1 cup all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons butter, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly until a dough forms.
- Shape the Potato Cakes: On a lightly floured surface, flatten the dough into an 8-inch disk about 1 inch thick. Cut the disk into 8 triangular pieces, similar to slicing a pizza.
- Pan-fry: Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the potato cakes and cook each side for 4 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- A super easy recipe for Irish Potato Cakes also known as Potato Farls.
- Yukon gold potatoes provide a creamy texture that makes these cakes extra smooth inside.
- Ensure potatoes are cut evenly to cook uniformly.
- Cooked cakes are crispy outside and fluffy inside, creating a delightful textural contrast.
- Perfect as a side dish for breakfast or alongside meats and vegetables for dinner.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato cake
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 154 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 23 mg
