Ingredients

  • 2 pounds parsnips, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup dried bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for pan-frying
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • Smoked Trout, Apple, and Horseradish Cream, recipe follows
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup prepared horseradish
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch cayenne
  • 1 Gala apple, cored, and finely chopped
  • 8 ounces smoked trout, bones and skin removed, and coarsely flaked

Method

  • Place the parsnips in a pot, with enough water to cover by 1-inch.
  • Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Mash with a potato masher with the cream, butter, salt, and pepper.
  • Let sit until cool enough to handle.
  • Form into small cakes, about 3 inches in diameter and 1-inch high.
  • In a shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with the Essence.
  • Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Brush the cakes on both sides with the beaten egg and dip into the breadcrumbs.
  • In batches, pan-fry the cakes in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides, adding more oil as needed.
  • Remove from the pan and serve immediately with the Smoked Trout, Apple and Horseradish Cream.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  • Yield: about 2/3 cup
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch.
  • Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the cream, horseradish, garlic, oil, and vinegar until well blended.
  • Add the green onions, parsley, salt, and cayenne pepper, and mix well.
  • Fold in the apple and trout, and adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Serve on top of the Parsnip Cakes.
  • Yield: 4 servings