Spring Onion Potato Cakes, Smoked Salmon, Cirtus Crème Fraîche

Thu, 30 October 2025

Spring Onion Potato Cakes, Smoked Salmon, Cirtus Crème Fraîche

Well, this is such a gorgeous starter to have now for an autumn dinner party or alternatively it would make a lovely main course meal for all to enjoy. Obviously feel free to consider varying around the toppings as best suits yourself.

Spring Onion Potato Cakes:

• 4 large potatoes-peeled, cooked and mashed
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
• 1 bunch spring onions
• 1 egg
• 2 dessertspoons of plain flour

Method:

1. Thinly slice the spring onions.
2. Mix with the mashed potatoes chopped parsley and the flour. Beat in the egg yolk.
3. Shape into little potato cakes and shallow fry on a hot pan with a little oil until brown on either side then finish off in a hot oven for a further 10 minutes.

 

Crème Fraîche Spread:

• 6floz/175ml Irish Yogurts Clonakilty Half Fat Crème Fraîche
• Juice and zest of 1 lime
• Cracked black pepper
• 1 tablespoon freshly chopped coriander/parsley

Method:

1. Place the crème fraîche into a bowl and add the lime juice and zest.
2. Mix well then season to taste with some black pepper and then mix in the chopped parsley or coriander.
3. Store in the fridge until required.

Toppings:

Smoked salmon/smoked trout

Salad leaves/micro herbs

Lemon slices

Citrus crème fraîch