Red Potato Horseradish Cake Food

RED POTATO HORSERADISH CAKE FROM 2013 OBAMA INAUGURAL LUNCH

Steps:

• In a large heavy-bottomed pot, place 1 Tb of salt and potatoes in 1/4 -1/2 gallon of water (or just enough to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes until tender. Drain water and allow potatoes to sit in a strainer for 5 minutes to allow all water to drain.
• Place potatoes, Dijon mustard, horseradish, 2 Tb of butter, heavy cream, remaining 1 Tb of salt, pepper and chives (or green part of scallions or leek) back into the same pot you used to boil the potatoes.
• With a large kitchen spoon, stir and smash potatoes until mashed but still chunky, Adjust seasoning of salt and pepper to taste.
• Using an ice cream scoop, portion a 3-ounce scoop onto a baking sheet oiled with olive oil. Form potatoes into a cake shape and top with remaining 1 Tb of butter, dividing equally among 10 potato cakes.
• Place potatoes under the broiler (or in a toaster oven on broil) for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.

MASHED RED POTATOES WITH HORSERADISH

Steps:

• In saucepan, cover the potatoes with salted water.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer.
• Cook until tender when pierced with tip of pairing knife, about 25 minutes.
• In a small saucepan, bring milk to a simmer. Mash the potatoes with the butter, horseradish, hot milk and salt. (If too thin, cook over medium, stirring until thickened.).

RED POTATOES WITH HORSERADISH & CRèME FRAîCHE

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender. Drain, then place back in the warm pan to dry out a little.
• Pour the vinegar over the potatoes and add a few pinches of salt. Let sit for 10 mins to cool, then add the remaining ingredients and toss gently. Taste and add a little more salt if necessary, then pour into a serving dish.

HORSERADISH MASH

Steps:

• Boil the whole potatoes in their skins for 30-40 mins, or until tender (timing depends on their size). Drain and peel off the skins. Put the potatoes back in the pan, cover and gently heat for a minute or two.
• Remove from the heat and mash the potatoes with the butter until no lumps are left, then heat 100ml whipping cream and the milk together and add that to the mashed potatoes. Stir in 2 tbsp grated fresh horseradish, ready grated horseradish from a jar, or creamed horseradish (for a slightly milder taste), then season to taste.

HORSERADISH & SOURED CREAM BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• In the morning - preheat the oven to 220C/gas 7/fan 200C and bake the potatoes for about 1 hour until the insides are soft.
• Whisk the egg yolks, cream, 3 tbsp horseradish and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a large bowl. Cut the potatoes in half and spoon the insides into the bowl, reserving the skins.
• Mash the potato and flavourings together, then season with salt and a little pepper. Taste and add more horseradish and/or lemon juice if required. Pile the potato back into the skins, then place the potatoes on a baking tray. Loosely cover with cling film and keep them cool, not chilled.
• Half an hour before serving - dot the filling with scraps of butter and bake in the oven with the pie for 25-30 minutes until the tops are browned.

HORSERADISH MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring the potatoes to the boil in a pan of salted water and cook for 25-30 mins or until tender (alternatively, you could steam them). Drain in a colander and pass through a potato ricer, or mash thoroughly by hand, then pass through a sieve.
• Heat the cream and butter until almost boiling, then gradually add the liquid to the potatoes until you have smooth purée. Stir in the horseradish, season to taste and serve with a drizzle of olive oil.

CRUSHED NEW POTATO FISH CAKES WITH HORSERADISH MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for 10-15 mins until tender. Drain in a colander over the spinach so the leaves wilt. Return the potatoes to the pan to steam-dry, then roughly crush with a fork. Leave to cool.
• In a separate pan, poach the haddock in the milk with the bay leaves and peppercorns for 4 mins. Turn off the heat and leave to cook for a few mins more until the flesh flakes. Remove to a plate and break into large pieces, discarding the skin and any bones.
• Mix the cooled potato, wilted spinach and haddock with the egg yolk and 3 tbsp of the poaching milk. Form into 4 chunky cakes and chill in the fridge, covered, for at least 30 mins, or overnight. Mix all the mayonnaise ingredients together and chill.
• Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Sprinkle flour over the fish cakes and fry for about 5-6 mins on each side until golden and heated through. Serve with lemon wedges and a dollop of the horseradish mayo.