"Boxty" - Potato Pancakes with Chives and Smoked Paprika

Beannachtí Lá le Pádraig- Happy St. Patricks Day!!!

What better day to sample and treat yourself to this amazing Irish Potato based pancake - "Boxty"!!
I am just after wolfing down two of these delicious pancakes for my (albeit) late breakfast!! Sure 'tis Paddy's day, if I can't indulge today!!!

This is my twist on the traditional Irish Potato Pancake:

200g / 2 large potatoes (raw and grated)
150g plain flour
50g wholemeal flour
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh chives (chopped)
200ml milk or buttermilk
200g / 2 large potatoes (peeled, boiled and mashed)
1 tablespoon butter
drizzle olive oil

Peel and grate 200g of the potatoes, I use a mini chopper or food processor, I find it quicker and less aggressive on my knuckles!!
Rinse the grated potato through a sieve, to remove any excess starch. Pat dry with a paper towel before placing in a large mixing bowl.
Add the flours, paprika, salt, pepper and chives and stir well to combine.
Add the milk and mix well.
In the meantime, peel the remaining potatoes and boil in water for 10 - 15 minutes, until soft.
Remove potatoes from heat, add the butter and mash well.
Add the mashed potato to the grated potato mixture and stir well.
Heat olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat, before dropping in a large tablespoon of the pancake mixture, spread into a round disc shape and cook for about 3 - 4 minutes on either side.

Bíoch Béile Maith Agat!!
Slán agus Sláinte!!