http://www.fantasy-ireland.com/Irish-potato-recipe.html An old Irish poem says:
Boxty on the griddle,
Boxty in the pan,
If you can't make boxty,
You'll never get a manBoxty is a simple, easy, and tasty Irish potato recipe.
Boxty (Irish Potato Griddle Cakes)
Ingredients:
1/2 pound raw potato
1/2 pound cooked mashed potato
1/2 pound plain flour
Milk (as needed, see directions)
1 egg
1 medium onion, finely chopped
Salt and pepper
Directions:
Grate raw potatoes and mix with the cooked mashed potatoes. Add salt, pepper, onion and flour. Beat egg and add to mixture with just enough milk to make a batter that will drop from a spoon.
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a hot griddle or frying pan. Cook over a moderate heat for 3-4 minutes on each side.