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Prep Time: 25 mins Servings: 4-6Ingredients
- 1 small onion, peeled and halved
- 4 large gold potatoes, peeled
- 1 large egg, lightly whisked
- dash each of kosher salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup neutral oil
- 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
- whipped for serving Farmer Cheese
- smoked Salmon, for topping
- unsweetened applesauce for serving
Directions
- Grate onions with a box grater over a kitchen towel. When done grating wrap the onions in the towel and squeeze out any access moisture. Transfer to a bowl.
- Get a fresh towel, and grate the potatoes. Squeeze out the access moister and add to the bowl with the onions. toss the mixture until combined.
- Add the egg and mix until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium/high heat. Scoop 1/3 cup of the potato mixture into the skillet once hot. Use a spatula to flatten. Cook until golden and crisp.
- Add Farmer Cheese to a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Add a dollop of farmer cheese and or applesauce to the potato latke and top with smoked salmon. Season with salt and pepper.
