Co. Wicklow Pancake (Irish Omelet)
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
8 Large eggs, separated
2 large Potatoes
1 teasp Lemon Juice
1 tbsp Freshly chopped Chives
25g/1oz Butter
Salt and Black Pepper
1 tbsp OilRecipe
1. Peel the potatoes, cut into chunks and boil in lightly salted water for 15-20 minutes until soft. Drain well then mash.
2. In a small bowl, beat the yolks then add to the mashed potato, mixing well.
3. Add the lemon juice, chives, salt and pepper to the potato mixture and mix thoroughly.
4. In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff then fold into the potato.
5. Melt the butter and oil in a large frying pan until hot, add the potato mixture to the pan and cook until golden brown on the under-side. If you don't have a very large frying pan, use two.
6. Meanwhile, preheat the grill to very hot.
7. Once the omelet is browned underneath, place under the grill and cook until risen and browned. Serve immediately.
Serves 4.
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