Criques au Caviar
Delicate potato pancakes topped with crème fraîche and domestic caviar..
Criques au Caviar
For the Crème Fraîche
6 oz fresh heavy cream
2 oz cultured buttermilk
Gently heat heavy cream to 105 degrees (use a thermometer), then remove from heat and stir in buttermilk. Transfer to a glass jar, cover with a napkin and allow to stand at room temperature until thick, about 24-36 hours. Transfer to the refrigerator and age for 24 hours. Use within 7-10 days.
For the Criques, (about 6 2-3 inch pancakes, adapted from a recipe by Jacques Pépin)
1 cup Yukon gold or fingerling potatoes
1 large farm-fresh egg
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 spring onion, slivered
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon cultured butter
fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper
Peel and dice potatoes and transfer to the bowl of a food processor. Add egg and pulse until smooth. Stir in baking powder and onion and season to taste with salt and pepper. Heat butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat until shimmering, then pour batter into 2-3 inch pancakes. Allow to cook undisturbed until the edges begin to brown and the pancake releases itself from the pan. Flip and cook until golden brown, then transfer to a wire rack hold in a warm oven until ready to plate.
To serve, dress criques with a bit of smoked salmon or applesauce perhaps, or my favorite, crème fraîche and caviar.
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Dink said,
January 27, 2010 at 8:29 am
That looks amazing. Beautiful presentation
Ed Schenk said,
January 27, 2010 at 8:38 am
Very elegant! Great picture.
Ren said,
January 27, 2010 at 9:58 am
Thanks, Ed!
V said,
January 27, 2010 at 1:53 pm
That looks so elegant and delicious! I bet it makes a great party appetizer.
melaniemusings2 said,
January 27, 2010 at 6:49 pm
YUM–one of my favorite dishes.
gerily said,
January 28, 2010 at 3:58 am
Just like the one’s from “Cafe World” on Facebook! Lovely, I’ll try them immediately!
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Ann said,
January 29, 2010 at 10:28 pm
Your photo caught my attention on Tastespotting. I just had to make Potato Pancakes for breakfast.
You have a wonderful blog. I plan to visit often.
I am showcasing your blog on the Saturday Blog Showcase being hosted this week by Lori of All That Splatters.
Ren said,
January 30, 2010 at 5:12 pm
Thank you very much, Ann!
Kathy said,
January 30, 2010 at 6:22 am
These look amazing, found them showcased at Ann’s, Delicious. Kathy.
Ren said,
January 30, 2010 at 5:15 pm
Thanks, Kathy!
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