POTATO PILLOWS WITH CREME FRAICHE AND CAVIAR

INGREDIENTS

5 medium potatoes, peeled

Water

Salt + pepper, to taste

2tbsp all-purpose flour

1 tbsp cornstarch

Frying oil

Tsar Nicoulai Caviar (we used Reserve), for garnish

Creme fraiche, chopped chives, and dill, for garnish

METHOD

  1. Boil potatoes in water and salt for 30-35 minutes. Drain and let cool.

  2. Smash them with a fork and mix with flour, cornstarch, salt and pepper. Knead dough until smooth (adding a little more flour if too sticky).

  3. On a floured surface, roll the dough into a log, cut into one inch pieces. Push down on each piece with the tongs of a fork.

  4. Fry in oil (medium heat) for 3-5 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly.

  5. Top with creme fraiche, Tsar Nicoulai Caviar and chives and/or dill sprigs.

Olga Schafranek