Do you also sometimes crave a warming dish without needing three pots and an hour of dishes? These potatoes with smoked salmon and chive cream tick that box exactly: simple, mild, just the right amount of salty, with that comfort food feel that instantly soothes.
Ingredients :
- Potatoes — They are the soft base of the dish, providing the satisfying and mild side. Choose waxy potatoes if you want nice slices that hold together, or a more floury variety if you prefer a more rustic and creamy plate.
- Smoked salmon — It provides the salt, the smoky flavor, and that supple texture that contrasts with the potato. Choose a not-too-salty salmon, because the cream doesn’t mask excess; if necessary, cut it into thin strips to distribute it better.
- Thick crème fraîche — It binds everything and brings creaminess, without running all over the plate. A cream that is too liquid would make the dish soggy and flat; for a lighter version, well-drained quark works very well.
- Fresh chives — It awakens the cream with a clear herbaceous note and a green color that instantly makes you want to eat. Avoid tired or yellowed chives: they will have less flavor and end up drowned in the sauce.
