Irish Style Potato-Chive Pancakes

Irish cuisine originated in the kitchens of the farmers of the past from good, wholesome food made with locally grown produce. A famous Irish staple is the potato. Whip those into an old, easy standby and you have a great lunch, especially with a bit of sausage on the side. Posted for Zaar World Tour 05.

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 12 pancakes

Ingredients

• 2  lbs potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1  cup milk
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped chives
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 3  teaspoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream

Directions

1. Place potatoes in large saucepan; cover with cold water.
2. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Drain potatoes, then return to saucepan.
5. Turn heat under saucepan to medium-low.
6. Cook potatoes until dry, about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Add milk.
8. Using a potato masher, mash potato mixture until fairly smooth.
9. Remove from heat; stir in chives, salt and pepper.
10. Transfer to a medium bowl, cover and refrigerate until cold.
11. Potatoes will thicken as they cool.
12. Form potato mixture into 12 patties about 3 1/2 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot and sizzling.
13. Add three or four patties to skillet.
14. Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
15. Keep warm in a 200 degrees F oven while cooking remaining patties in remaining butter.
16. Serve warm with sour cream.