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Manx Potato and Onion Cakes

Name: Manx Potato and Onion Cakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: isle-of-man
Ingredients: 600 g potatoes (floury varieties); 2 medium onions (thinly sliced); 50 g butter; 100 g plain flour; 1 tsp salt and black pepper

Traditional savory potato cakes with sautéed onions, a beloved Isle of Man comfort food.

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

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About This Recipe

These crispy-edged, soft-centered potato cakes are filled with caramelized onions and are a staple of Manx cuisine. Served warm with butter, they make a perfect side dish or light meal on their own.

Ingredients

Serves 4

600 gpotatoes(floury varieties)
2 mediumonions(thinly sliced)
50 gbutter
100 gplain flour
1 tspsalt and black pepper

Instructions

1
Cook potatoes
Boil potatoes until tender, drain well and mash with 25g butter until smooth.
2
Caramelize onions
Sauté sliced onions in 25g butter over low heat for 15 minutes until golden and soft.
3
Make cakes
Mix mashed potatoes with onions, salt and pepper. Shape into 8 flat round cakes and coat lightly with flour.
4
Pan-fry
Cook in a hot skillet for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
5
Serve
Serve hot with butter melting on top.

Pro Tips

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Use floury potatoes for the best texture
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Don't overmix the potato mixture
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Keep warm in a low oven until serving

Variations

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Add cheese to the potato mixture
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Mix in fresh herbs like parsley
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Top with a fried egg

Storage

Best served fresh, but can be refrigerated for 2 days and reheated in a skillet.

History & Origin

Potato and onion cakes are a traditional Isle of Man comfort food that reflects the islands agricultural heritage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make these ahead?

Yes, form the cakes in advance and refrigerate, then fry when ready to serve.

What type of potatoes work best?

Floury or starchy potatoes like Maris Piper work best for a light, fluffy texture.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving · 4 servings total

Calories245kcal

Protein4g

Carbohydrates38g

Fat10g

Fiber3g

Protein4g

Carbs38g

Fat10g

Time Summary

Prep time20 min

Cook time30 min

Total time50 min

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Instructions

Cook potatoes

Boil potatoes until tender, drain well and mash with 25g butter until smooth.

Caramelize onions

Sauté sliced onions in 25g butter over low heat for 15 minutes until golden and soft.

Make cakes

Mix mashed potatoes with onions, salt and pepper. Shape into 8 flat round cakes and coat lightly with flour.

Pan-fry

Cook in a hot skillet for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crispy.

Serve

Serve hot with butter melting on top.