Leitrim Boxty Brunch, by Cherie Denham

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Boxty is a traditional Irish product made using finely grated raw potato, flour and salt. Similar to a potato cake, this particular recipe is something of a family heirloom for our friend Cherie Denham. Luckily for us, she's shared her secrets, and topped the delicious boxty with rashers of our tasty smoked bacon and a poached egg.

It's the perfect dish to serve as breakfast or brunch any time of year, but in Cherie's household it's always enjoyed on Christmas morning - fuelling everyone to last until the splendid roast turkey dinner later in the day.

Ingredients

For the Boxty
140g

Mashed potato, cold
140g

Raw potato, grated
85g

Plain flour
1/2 teaspoon

Bicarbonate of Soda
1/2 teaspoon

Sea salt
A pinch

Freshly ground black pepper
140ml

Milk
15g

Butter
2 tablespoons

Oil, for frying
To serve
6 rashers

Smoked streaky bacon
3

Eggs

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Method

Grate the raw potato into a bowl and turn out into a clean cloth. Wring until all of the starchy liquid comes out.
Place the mashed potato into a bowl and add the grated potato.
Sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt and add to the potato along with the black pepper. Mix well and gradually add the milk and egg. The mixture will look like a thick potato batter.
Heat the butter and oil in a frying pan over a medium heat, add spoonfuls of the batter to the pan, press down gently and cook each side for 3 minutes or until a lovely, golden brown crust forms.
Keep the boxty warm whilst you fry your bacon and cook your poached egg, then serve everything piled up on a plate together. Tuck in!