Wolfgang Pucks Crisp Potato Galette With Scrambled Eggs Food

WOLFGANG PUCK'S CRISP POTATO GALETTE WITH SCRAMBLED EGGS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.Combine the crème fraîche, shallots, dill, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Combine the potatoes, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Heat two 10-inch nonstick skillets over high heat.Add 2 tablespoons butter to each pan.Divide the potatoes between the pans (there should be 3 cups per pan) and spread each into a thick pancake.Cook the potatoes 2 minutes, then reduce heat to medium.Cook 2 minutes more or until underside is golden brown. Carefully invert each pancake onto a large flat plate, then slide each pancake back into each skillet;cook 5 minutes more.
• Place the skillets in the oven and bake until the potatoes are tender, 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, beat the eggs, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add the eggs and scramble until lightly cooked, about 3 minutes.
• Slide the galettes onto two serving plates.Spread each generously with the dill cream and top with the salmon.Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon lemon juice and a pinch of pepper.Carefully place the eggs on top.Cut into portions and garnish with chopped chives and salmon caviar.Serve immediately with the remaining dill cream.

POTATO GALETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Heat clarified butter in a 10 1/2-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat until very hot, but not smoking. Place a sprig of thyme in center of skillet. Arrange potatoes in an overlapping spiral to fill pan (be careful, because the fat may spatter). Season with salt and pepper. Brush the bottom of a medium saute pan with clarified butter, and place over potatoes to weigh them down. Cook until golden brown, about 8 minutes.
• Carefully pour off excess butter, if there is any, and reserve. Turn galette out onto a baking sheet. Place another sprig of thyme in center of skillet. Using two spatulas, carefully return galette to skillet, browned side up. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with saute pan; transfer to oven, and bake until second side is brown and potatoes are cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes more. Remove top saute pan 5 minutes before removing skillet from oven. Carefully slide galette onto cutting board. Cut into wedges, and serve immediately.

CRISP POTATO CAKE (GALETTE DE POMME DE TERRE)

Steps:

• Pat potatoes dry if very starchy or moist. In a sauté pan large enough to fit potato slices in just two layers, spread 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with nutmeg and pepper to taste. Starting in center, arrange potato slices in a closely overlapping, attractive spiral. When pan is filled, repeat to make a second layer.
• Place pan over medium heat and cover. Slowly cook potatoes until well browned on underside, about 15 minutes, occasionally shaking pan gently to avoid sticking. Wipe inside of lid as needed to keep it dry.
• Press potatoes down with a flat spatula and remove from heat. Place a larger platter over pan and flip it upside down, transferring potatoes to the platter. Check pan to make sure it is clean and has enough oil to keep potatoes from sticking.
• Slide galette, raw side down, back into pan, and return to medium heat. Cover and cook until well browned, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare a persillade by combining parsley and garlic in a small bowl. To serve, slide galette onto a serving platter, season to taste with salt, and garnish with persillade or thyme.

TOMATO POTATO GALETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees and place the rack in the lowest position.
• Place potatoes in a strainer and press with the back of a spoon to remove all the moisture.
• In a medium bowl, combine the potatoes, salt, pepper, garlic, thyme, vinegar, egg and two tablespoons of the olive oil.
• Pat the mixture into a well-oiled 9-inch pie plate.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and brush the crust with the remaining oil.
• Arrange tomatoes in concentric overlapping circles on the potatoes.
• Sprinkle with cheese and basil.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste and return to the oven.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is light brown and bubbly.
• Remove and allow to cool for five munutes before cutting into wedges.
• Makes approximately six servings.