This simple dish deliciously combines the flavor of Prince Edward Island potatoes with that of the sea for our greatest pleasure. It can be served as an appetizer or as a main course, accompanied by a salad.
4 servings
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 onion, grated
- Salt and pepper
- 45ml flour
- 1 large egg, white and yolk separated
- 30 ml olive oil
- 16 thin slices of smoked salmon
- Sour cream
- Place the grated potatoes in a large bowl and cover with water; let them rest for 15 minutes, then drain them well; squeeze them to extract all the liquid.
- Place potatoes in bowl of blender; add onion, salt, pepper and flour, mix well.
- Add the egg yolk and mix again; Lightly beat the egg white, then fold into the mixture.
- Shape into small patties; refrigerate 1 hour.
- Heat half the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook half the potato pancakes for 5 minutes on each side; salt and pepper.
- Remove patties from skillet and keep warm in oven; add the remaining oil to the pan and cook the rest of the patties.
- Roll up the salmon slices and place them on the potato pancakes; serve with sour cream.
- Sprinkle with chives, if desired.
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