Parsnip Cakes is a traditional Irish recipe for a classic accompaniment made from cooked parsnips bound with flour that are dipped in egg and coated in breadcrumbs before being fried and served. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Irish version of: Parsnip Cakes.
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Ingredients:
450g parsnips, peeled and sliced
2 tbsp plain flour
pinch of mace
2 tbsp butter, melted
salt and freshly-ground black pepper
1 large egg, beaten
8 tbsp breadcrumbs (heaped)
oil for frying
Method:
Bring a pan of salted water to a boil, add the parsnips and cook until tender (about 25 minutes). Drain the parsnips then mash thoroughly before stirring in the flour, mace and melted butter. Season with the salt and black pepper then form the mixture into small, flat, round cakes.
Dip each one in beaten egg then coat in the breadcrumbs and fry in hot oil until nicely browned on both sides. Serve hot.