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Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons creme fraiche or sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons prepared white horseradish
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 3/4 pound russet potatoes, peeled
  • 1/2 pound parsnips, peeled
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 3 tablespoons chopped chives
  • 1 large egg, beaten to blend
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 thin slices smoked salmon (about 6 ounces)

Method

  • Mix creme fraiche, horseradish and 1 tablespoon parsley in small bowl.
  • (Can be made 3 hours ahead.
  • Cover and chill.)
  • Preheat oven to 250F.
  • Coarsely grate potatoes and parsnips into medium bowl.
  • Mix in onion, 2 tablespoons chives and remaining 1 tablespoon parsley.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix in egg.
  • Divide potato mixture into 4 equal portions.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add 1 potato portion to skillet; flatten to 5-inch round.
  • Cook until golden brown on bottom, about 5 minutes.
  • Turn pancake over and cook until brown on bottom and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to ovenproof platter and place in oven to keep warm.
  • Repeat with remaining 3 portions, adding 1 tablespoon oil to skillet for each pancake.
  • Place 1 pancake on each of 4 plates.
  • Arrange 3 salmon slices atop each.
  • Top pancakes with dollop of creme fraiche mixture.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon chives and serve immediately.