Latkes with smoked salmon

A healthier take on the canape classic – smoked salmon blini! Perfect for festive parties or a starter for your Christmas dinner.

Recipe: Latkes with smoked salmon

Prep and cooking time: 20-30 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 250g potatoes, grated
• 1 large courgette, grated
• 1/2 small brown onion, grated
• 1 large egg
• 2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 100g sour cream or cream cheese
• 60g smoked salmon
• 1 handful fresh dill, roughly chopped
• 1 lemon, quartered

Method

1. 1. Grate the courgette, potato, and onion, and squeeze out the moisture by placing in cheesecloth, a clean pair of tights, or a tea towel. Drain extremely thoroughly.
   2. Combine the courgette, potato, onion, and egg into a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
   3. With your hands, mold the mixture into 10-12 small fritter-size patties
   4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil and allow it to heat up. Once the oil is hot, place your latkes into the pan for 3-4 minutes on each side, until crispy
   5. Once the latkes are done, top with cream cheese or sour cream, smoked salmon, and fresh dill. Serve with lemon wedges.