Rosti Potatoes, Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Eggs

By á-30

In Switzerland, rosti means "crisp and golden." The word has become symonymous with the country's famous potato cake. This potato cake makes a delicious cushion for ribbons of smoked salmon and lightly scrambled eggs. Simpley finish with a sprinkling of capers, diced red onion, chives and dill. This dish is fit for a king's breakfast!

Ingredients

• Rosti Potatoes
• 2 large idaho potatoes
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup clarified butter
• Scrambled Eggs
• 12 eggs
• 3 tablespoons creme fraiche
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• To serve and garnish
• 12 slices smoked salmon
• 2 tablespoons creme fraiche
• 2 teaspoons capers
• 2 teaspoons finely diced red onions
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped chives
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill

Preparation

Step 1

To make the rosti potatoes, peel the potatoes and steam for 15 minutes, let cool.

Using the large hole of a box grater, shred the potatoes.
Season the shredded potatoes with salt and pepper and form them into 6 cakes.

In a large skillet; heat half the butter over medium heat.
Carefully place 3 of the cakes in the skillet and brown them on both sides for about 5 to 7 minutes per side, until golden brown.

Remove and drain on paper towels, and repeat with the remaining butter and cakes (the potatoes can be made up to 1 hour in advance, then rewarmed before serving).

To make the scrambled eggs, in the top of a double boiler on in a stainless steel bowl that will rest securely on top of a pot of simmering water, whisk together the eggs, creme fraiche, salt and pepper.

Place the mixture over a pot of simmering water and stir, folding the eggs with a rubber spatula until they are very lightly scrambled.
To serve and garnish; place one warm rosti potato in the center of each warmed plate.

Form two slices od salmon into circular ribbons on top of each rosti.

Place a spoonfull of scrambled eggs on top of the smoked salmon and garnish with a dollop of creme fraiche.

Sprinkle with capers, red onion, chives and dill and serve to 6 very lucky people.