Smoked Salmon Potato Cake With Potato-Leek Cream

By á-170456

Ingredients

• POTATO-LEEK CREAM:
• 1 large Idaho potato peeled
• 4 ounces smoked salmon julienned (3 cups)
• 1 tablespoon finely-chopped green onions
• Salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 3 cups thinly-sliced leeks
• 2 cups diced Idaho potato
• 3 cups cream
• 2 cups water
• Salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• 1 tablespoon chopped chives
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Grate potato into a towel and wring to squeeze out excess liquid. Toss potato with salmon and green onions and season with salt and pepper. In a medium sauté pan heat oil and add potato mixture, forming it into 8 little round cakes. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes in all. Drain on paper towels and keep warm while you finish sauce.

Meanwhile, make sauce: In a small saucepan melt butter, add leeks and cook until tender. Add potato, cream and water and bring to a boil. Simmer 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender; adjust seasonings to taste with salt and pepper. Pour into a blender or food processor, add sour cream and process until smooth. Reheat briefly, if necessary.

To serve, place 2 cakes on each plate, spoon some sauce around and sprinkle with chopped herbs.

This recipe yields 4 appetizer servings.