Boxty (Irish Potato Griddle Cakes) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb raw potatoes
1/2 lb mashed potatoes
1/2 lb plain flour
1 tablespoon milk, more as needed
1 egg
salt and pepper

Preparation

Grate raw potatoes and mix with the cooked mashed potatoes.
Add salt, pepper 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.