MICHEL ROUX'S RECIPES

SERVES 6

INGREDIENTS

6 Rooster potatoes washed 
1 Onion peeled 
2 Eggs 
3 Tablespoons plain flour 
Half teaspoon baking powder 
8 Slices smoked salmon 
4 Tablespoons sour cream 
1 Bunch chives chopped
Salt, Pepper, Vegetable oil 

METHOD

Coarsely grate the potatoes and leave for 30 mins. Then drain, rinse under cold water and gently press between your hands to dry. Add the finely sliced onion, eggs, flour and baking powder. Season well with salt and pepper. Put a generous amount of oil in a frying pan and heat until smoking hot. Spoon in the potato batter to form little patties about 5cm wide and flip over to colour on each side.When brown and crisp drain a little on paper towel then serve warm with the smoked salmon and sour cream mixed with the chopped chives.