Latkes with Caviar & Crème Fraiche
Ingredients:
- 1 large or 2 small Idaho russet potatoes, grated
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups oil suitable for frying
- 2 ounces fresh caviar of your choice
- 1 cup crème fraiche or sour cream
- 1/2 cup diced chives
Directions:
- In a mixing bowl, gently mix the potatoes, flour, eggs, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté the onion in the oil until it's caramelized.
- Add the onion to the potato mixture.
- Heat the frying oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Place 1/4 cup of the mixture into the hot oil and fry until crisp and golden brown on each side, about 7 minutes total.
- Rest on a paper towel and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Once you're finished frying all the latkes, place one teaspoon of your favorite caviar and 1 teaspoon of créme fraiche on each latke.
- Garnish with chives.