Potato Cakes with Smoked Salmon

1. 1

   Boil the potatoes in salted water until just cooked.

2. 2

   Drain well and, when cool enough to handle, grate on the coarse side of a cheese grater into a mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Add the spring onions, seasoning, flour and half the butter and mix well.

4. 4

   Divide into 4 equal balls and pat into flat rounds.

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   Leave covered in the fridge overnight if you can.

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   Heat a non-stick frying pan over a moderate heat and add the rest of the butter.

7. 7

   Gently fry the potato cakes, 2 at a time, for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until light brown and heated through.

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   Keep warm.

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   Meanwhile, soft boil the eggs for 4 minutes this recipe works best with runny yolks.

10. 10

    Arrange a couple of potato cakes on each plate and top with smoked salmon.

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    Shell the eggs and place on top.

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    Spoon sour cream over the eggs and sprinkle over the chives.

13. 13

    Season well.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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