Potato Pancakes with Caviar

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: A Barefoot Contessa Holiday

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

4 large baking potatoes (2 pounds)
2 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
6 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons clarified butter (see note)
1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
100 grams good caviar or salmon roe (less than 4 ounces)

Directions

Peel the potatoes and grate them lengthwise. Place them in a colander or kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Combine the potatoes in a bowl with the egg, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Melt 2 tablespoons of clarified butter in a skillet. Drop a heaping tablespoon of the potato mixture into the sizzling butter. Flatten with a spatula and cook for 2 minutes. Turn, flatten again, and cook for another 2 minutes, until crisp on the outside and golden brown. Serve the pancakes hot from the skillet with a dollop of creme fraiche and a teaspoon of caviar.

Note: To make 6 tablespoons of clarified butter, slowly melt 8 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan. Set it aside until the milk solids settle. Spoon off any solids that rise to the top and then carefully pour off the golden liquid, leaving the milky part in the bottom of the pan. Clarified butter has a higher burning temperature than melted butter.

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recipe Potato Pancakes with Caviar
Geri Broken Arrow, OK 06-10-2009
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Wonderful!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Thanks, Ina. Wonderful, as usual!
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Sara Forest Hills, NY 02-20-2009
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Great
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Easy and fantastic! I didn't even use caviar.
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Anonymous 02-05-2008
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a gourmet pleasure
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Hey Yenta, I mean one star anonymous. Did you make the recipe, or even READ the recipe? There is no oil or Matso in Ina's... recipe. This is not something for your passover dinner. Please don't rate a recipe based on your own personal bias. This is a sophisticated, gourmet appetizer for people who appreciate good food - caviar, creme fraiche, etc. We made the potato pancakes and served them with creme fraiche, caviar, smoked salmon, and chopped chives and dill. Everyone was able to make their own and they loved it.Read more
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Margaret Mound, MN 12-14-2007
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Ina-Ina-Ina....Luv'em
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We love latkes for Christmas and I have been searching for Ina's recipe. I made it a couple of years ago and this year, my... husband dropped a big hint--he would like s'more! These latkes are crispy, savory and thirsty for toppings. We'll be making s'more! Delicious. --MaggieVolkRead more
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catherine culver city, CA 06-13-2007
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the best
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

everything she does is great. these pancakes are easy to make and very very good
recipe Potato Pancakes with Caviar
Linda Scottsdale, AZ 12-29-2006
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Ooh, these are DElicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'm not a huge caviar fan, though. Too salty. I do like them with sour cream and chopped green onions, or homemade chunky... cinnamon applesauce. Sooo good!Read more