A lower-calorie way to make Boxty
Boxty: crisp potato griddle cakes with oats and buttermilk
Raw grated and mashed potato combine with oats and buttermilk for crisp-edged, tender-centred boxty, at about 340 kcal per serving.
For Boxty, control potato starch, vegetable moisture and measured fat, checking texture before each stage. Boxty should taste recognisably Irish, hold its intended structure and leave no watery or greasy residue.
What changes—and what stays
From pan-fried generously in butter is often 480–620 kcal to 340 calories
Squeeze raw potato dry, use oats and cook all sixteen cakes with 18 g rapeseed oil. Buttermilk tang, scallion, black pepper, toasted oats and a deeply browned potato crust retain the farmhouse character.
| Part | Conventional | Lighter | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core method | More added fat or a heavier proportion | Squeeze raw potato dry, use oats and cook all sixteen cakes with 18 g rapeseed oil | Buttermilk tang, scallion, black pepper, toasted oats and a deeply browned potato crust retain the farmhouse character. |
How the flavor stays
Buttermilk tang, scallion, black pepper, toasted oats and a deeply browned potato crust retain the farmhouse character.
A cost rule that survives inflation
Potatoes, oats and buttermilk make sixteen substantial cakes from inexpensive staples.
Ingredients for 8
Measure first; timing is part of how this recipe uses less fat.
- 1.6 kgfloury potatoes
- 300 goats
- 400 mllow-fat buttermilk
- 2eggs
- 250 gscallions
- 18 grapeseed oil
- 12 gbaking soda
- 20 gparsley and black pepper
Method
Each step includes heat, a visible cue, and a recovery.
Step 1 · follow the visible cue
Prepare and control moisture
Boil half the potatoes and mash dry; grate, rinse and firmly squeeze the rest.
Look for: Mash is steam-dry and grated potato releases no water when pressed.
Step 2 · follow the visible cue
Build the flavour base
Combine both potatoes with oats, buttermilk, egg, scallion and soda without overmixing.
Look for: Batter mounds on a spoon and no liquid separates.
Step 3 · follow the visible cue
Cook with even heat
Portion sixteen thin rounds on a hot griddle brushed with measured oil and cook slowly on both sides.
Look for: First side is chestnut brown and each cake turns without breaking.
Step 4 · follow the visible cue
Rest and verify the finish
Finish until the centre is hot, then rest on a rack rather than stacking.
Look for: Edges remain crisp and the cut centre is tender, not gluey.
Calories at the same serving size
153 kcal · 31% lower estimated
The estimate uses the listed ingredients divided into 8 servings. Brand labels, trimming, and the amount left in the pan can change the result.
Keep the leftovers in the same spirit
Cool Boxty within two hours, refrigerate airtight for up to three days and reheat only the portion needed.
Cool Boxty within two hours, refrigerate airtight for up to three days and reheat only the portion needed.
Frequently asked questions
Can Boxty be prepared a day ahead?
Yes. Cool moist and crisp components separately, then combine during gentle reheating or just before serving. Cool Boxty within two hours, refrigerate airtight for up to three days and reheat only the portion needed.
What does the calorie estimate for Boxty include?
One listed serving using only the measured ingredients; bread, sauces and extra toppings are excluded. Squeeze raw potato dry, use oats and cook all sixteen cakes with 18 g rapeseed oil.
- floury potatoes1.6 kg
- oats300 g
- low-fat buttermilk400 ml
- eggs2
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Published and last reviewed: August 25, 2026
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