Boxty

1. 1

   Line a large bowl with a piece of muslin or cheesecloth, or a clean linen towel.

2. 2

   Using the large holes of a box grater, grate the potatoes into the bowl.

3. 3

   Squeeze the cloth to extract as much of the starchy liquid as possible.

4. 4

   Discard the starchy liquid, return the potatoes to the bowl, and stir in the onion, eggs, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

5. 5

   Add the flour and mix well.

6. 6

   In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat.

7. 7

   Drop the potato mixture, 1 tablespoonful at a time, into the skillet; do not crowd the pan.

8. 8

   Flatten each cake with a spatula and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned and crisp.

9. 9

   Transfer the cakes to a baking sheet and keep warm in a 200-degree oven.

10. 10

    Repeat until all the mixture is used, adding more butter as necessary.

11. 11

    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.