Ingredients

  • 4 medium potatoes
  • 3 shallots, chopped
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup mild salsa
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 teaspoons hot paprika
  • 1/2 cup polenta
  • canola oil, for shallow frying
  • 1/2 cup mild salsa (for serving)
  • 3 ounces hot salami, sliced thinly
  • 8 ounces artichoke hearts (in brine, drained)
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Method

  • Boil potatoes until tender, drain, mash roughly.
  • Stir in shallots, cheese, 1/4 cup salsa, egg white, paprika and polenta - mix well.
  • Shape potato mixture into 6 patties.
  • Shallow fry in batches until lightly browned on both sides and heated through. Drain on paper towel if you like.
  • Meanwhile, add the salami to a clean pan, and cook, stirring until crisp.
  • Top potato cakes with extra salsa, artichoke puree and salam strips.
  • *For the puree: Process artichokes, garlic, cream and juice until smooth. Add oil gradually in a thin stream with motor is running.