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Delicious authentic Irish potato farls served with butter and herbs.

Irish Potato Farls

A delightful and traditional Irish dish made from simple ingredients, perfect as a versatile comfort food for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 180

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 4 cups medium potatoes (Russet, Maris Piper, or Roosters) Ensure they are fully cooked and tender
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter Plus more for cooking

Method

Preparation

  • Boil the medium potatoes until tender, then allow to cool slightly and peel.
  • Mash the potatoes in a bowl until smooth.
  • Add the flour, sea salt, and black pepper to the mashed potatoes and mix until combined.
  • Form the potato mixture into a round disk about ½ inch thick.
  • Cut the disk into quarters to create four farls.

Cooking

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter.
  • Cook the farls in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Store any leftover potato farls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat in a skillet for a couple of minutes on each side until warm. For a crispier texture, use more butter when cooking.
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