Best 4 Fried Irish Potato Farls Recipes

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Craving a hearty and comforting meal? Look no further than fried Irish potato farls. These crispy, golden-brown potato cakes are a staple in Irish cuisine and offer a delicious blend of flavors and textures. Made with simple ingredients like mashed potatoes, flour, and butter, potato farls are a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Whether you prefer them crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside or cooked until golden brown throughout, fried Irish potato farls are sure to satisfy your taste buds. With their easy-to-follow recipe, they're a great option for home cooks of all levels.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

IRISH POTATO CAKES (POTATO FARLS)



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A super easy recipe for Irish Potato Cakes also known as Potato Farls. Yukon gold potatoes are mashed with butter and flour then formed into triangles and fried to perfection. These Potato Cakes are incredibly creamy on the inside and super crispy on the outside, making for an exceptional side dish for almost any occasion.

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds potatoes (such as Russets or Yukon gold)
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Prepare potatoes. Make sure all the potatoes are cut into equal size pieces so that they all cook at the same time. Place the potatoes into a large pot and fill it with cold water, enough to fully cover the potatoes. Add about 1 tsp of salt to the water and stir.
  • Boil potatoes. Bring the potatoes to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to a medium and cook for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
  • Drain and add the rest of ingredients. Drain the potatoes. Put the potatoes through a potato ricer, press them through a sieve or simply use a potato masher to get them as fluffy as possible. To the mashed potatoes add the flour, 3 tablespoons of butter, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly until you form a dough.
  • Form into potato farls. Flatten the dough into an 8-inch disk on a lightly floured surface, about 1-inch thick then cut into 8 triangles, like cutting a pizza.
  • Fry potato cakes. Melt remaining 3 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet. Add the potato cakes and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes per side, over medium heat, until gold and crispy.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cake, Calories 220 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 154 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g

IRISH POTATO FARLS



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The word farl originates from the Gaelic word fardel meaning four parts. These potato griddle breads can be made with leftover mashed potatoes too. Serve hot with a little butter and salt, or fry them alongside soda bread as part of an Ulster Fry-up.

Provided by Ita

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Potatoes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 medium potatoes, peeled and halved
1 pinch salt
¼ cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
1 tablespoon melted butter

Steps:

  • In a pot, cover potatoes with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Simmer on medium-high heat until the center of the potatoes are tender when pricked with a fork, about 20 minutes. Turn off heat. Drain, return potatoes to pot and allow to completely dry out over remaining heat. Mash with a potato masher until smooth.
  • Place warm mashed potato in medium bowl. Stir in flour, salt and melted butter. Mix lightly until dough forms.
  • On a well floured surface, knead the dough lightly. The dough will be sticky. Use a floured rolling pin to flatten into a 9 inch circle about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into quarters using a floured knife.
  • Sprinkle a little flour into the base of the skillet and cook the farls for 3 minutes on each side or until evenly browned. Season with a little salt and serve straight away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.9 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 33.4 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

POTATO FARLS (IRISH)



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Make and share this Potato Farls (irish) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GrandmaIsCooking

Categories     Breads

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/4 lbs potatoes (3 or 4)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup flour, all purpose
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Peel and halve potatoes; put in large saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to boil; simmer, covered, 20 to 30 minutes, until fork-tender.
  • Drain well; return to saucepan over low heat. Add butter; mash potatoes well. Stir in flour and salt.
  • Gather mixture into a ball; turn onto lightly floured surface. Knead lightly until smooth.
  • Divide dough in half. Roll out one half into an 8 inches (20 cm) circle, about 1/4 inches thick.
  • Cut into quarters; set aside. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • In large nonstick skillet, heat half the oil over medium-high heat. Cook dough quarters in batches, 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown, adding more oil as necessary.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.8, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 170.4, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 0.6, Protein 3.1

FRIED IRISH POTATO FARLS



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Potato bread farls are pan fried to make one of the essential components of an Ulster fry. They taste great on their own with a little salt, or with a fried egg on top.

Provided by Ita

Categories     Breakfast Potatoes

Time 8m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 prepared potato bread farls
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Gently fry potato farls for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Season with salt and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 0.5 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 279.9 mg, Sugar 2 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality potatoes: Look for firm, blemish-free potatoes with a thin skin. Avoid potatoes that are bruised, soft, or have sprouts.
  • Wash the potatoes thoroughly: Scrub the potatoes under running water to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the potatoes: This will help you get even, clean cuts.
  • Soak the potato slices in cold water for at least 30 minutes: This will help to remove excess starch and prevent the potatoes from sticking together.
  • Dry the potato slices thoroughly before frying: This will help them to crisp up evenly.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or griddle for frying: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the potatoes from burning.
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat before adding the potatoes: This will help to create a crispy crust.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: Cook the potatoes in batches if necessary to avoid steaming them.
  • Flip the potatoes halfway through cooking: This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Remove the potatoes from the pan when they are golden brown and crispy.
  • Drain the potatoes on paper towels: This will help to remove excess oil.
  • Serve the potatoes immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Fried Irish potato farls are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, snack, or main course. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect fried Irish potato farls every time.

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