Gaelic Boxty

Directions

1. 1
   Wash and drain the raw potatoes at least twice to remove all starch.
2. 2
   Place the raw and mashed potatoes in a large pot, add the flour and milk.
3. 3
   Season and blend to a smooth consistency.
4. 4
   Drop a small ladle full onto a hot griddle; push the mixture from the center outwards with the bottom of the ladle, cook for 2 minutes then flip the boxty over and cook through.
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   Season with salt and pepper.
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   Gaelic Filling:
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   Sear the fillets on both sides in an oiled, well-heated pan, remove from the pan and set aside.
8. 8
   Fry the onions and mushrooms until soft, add the whiskey (careful not to burn your eyebrows off), add the cream, cracked pepper and season with salt, to taste.
9. 9
   Reduce a little then return the fillets to the pan continue cooking until the sauce thickened to the right consistency.
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    Gaelic boxty:
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    Place 3 medallions onto each hot boxty, cover with sauce and roll over to make an omelette shape spoon some sauce on the top and garnish with watercress.
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    This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
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    The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.