Potato Apple Rosti with smoked pastrami salmon and horseradish sauce

Ingredients

For the Rösti

• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and grated
• 1 apple, peeled and grated
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter or oil for frying

For the Smoked Pastrami Salmon

• 200g smoked pastrami salmon, thinly sliced

For the Horseradish Sauce

• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish (more to taste)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Prepare the Rösti
   • Place the grated potatoes and apple in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
   • In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, apple, chopped onion, beaten egg, and flour. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
   • Heat the butter or oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
   • Form the potato mixture into small patties or one large one (about 4-5 inches in diameter for individual patties).
   • Fry the rösti patties in the skillet for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Adjust the heat as needed to avoid burning.
2. Prepare the Horseradish Sauce:
   • In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, prepared horseradish, and lemon juice. Mix well.
   • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the amount of horseradish based on your preference for spiciness.
3. Assemble the Dish:
   • Place the cooked rösti on a plate.
   • Arrange the smoked pastrami salmon slices on top of the rösti.
4. Serve:
   • Drizzle the horseradish sauce over the salmon and rösti.
   • Serve immediately, garnished with fresh dill or chives if desired.