Ingredients

  • 2 oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained and coarsely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons roasted garlic paste (see Note)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • One 1/2-pound piece of skinless smoked salmon, cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained and coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro, plus 4 dozen cilantro leaves, for garnish
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 4 dozen sturdy corn tortilla chips

Method

  • In a medium bowl, using the back of a fork, mash the anchovies with the roasted garlic paste, cumin and extra-virgin olive oil.
  • Stir in the sour cream and lime juice.
  • Fold in the smoked salmon, jalapeno, red onion, capers and chopped cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange the tortilla chips on a platter.
  • Spoon a heaping teaspoon of the smoked salmon tartare onto each chip, top with a cilantro leaf and serve.