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Sweet Potato Rosti With Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Salad

Sweet Potato Rosti with Smoked Salmon Salad

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Author: Irena Macri | Eat Drink Paleo
Servings: 2
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: German
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Calories: 419kcal
Sweet potato rosti is one of my favourite paleo breakfasts (or lunches). I love making a quick and easy smoked salmon and cucumber salad as a side – it adds freshness and crunch, and the saltiness of the fish complements the sweet potatoes perfectly. This recipe is paleo and Whole30 friendly.

Ingredients 

For the rosti

  • 1/2 large sweet potato peeled
  • 1 egg can be omitted, see notes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of pepper
  • 2 tablespoon ghee clarified butter, alternatively use 2-3 tbsp coconut oil or macadamia oil

For the salad

  • 1 Lebanese cucumber peeled into ribbons
  • 1/4 Spanish onion peeled
  • 150 g smoked salmon 5 oz.
  • Juice of 1/4 of a lemon
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise optional
  • Fresh dill would be the ideal herb to garnish with.

Instructions

  • Grate the sweet potato using the larger holes of the grater. Mix with 1 whole egg, half a teaspoon of sea salt and a pinch of cracked black pepper.
  • Heat a large frying pan with a tablespoon or two of ghee or oil. Transfer the potato mix to the middle of the pan, spread and flatten using a spatula until the layer is nice and thin, like a large pancake.
  • Turn the heat down to medium and fry the roast, covered with a lid, for 3-4 minutes. To flip the pancake without breaking it, put a large plate face down on top of the pancake and turn the frying pan upside down. The pancake will fall on your plate, cooked side up. Add another 1/2 teaspoon of fat or oil to the frying pan and once melted, slide the pancake back into the pan. Cook uncovered on medium heat for 4-5 minutes, until golden brown on the bottom as well.
  • While the rosti is cooking, combine the cucumber ribbons with onions and lemon juice. 
  • To assemble, carefully transfer the rosti pancake to a large serving plate. Scatter the slices of smoked salmon and top with cucumber strips and red onion strips on top. Drizzle with some extra lemon juice and avocado or olive oil, finish up with a sprinkle of black pepper. Add a dollop of mayo on top. Fresh dill would be the ideal herb to garnish with.

Notes

Egg-free version: Squeeze the sweet potato with your hands to release a little juice. If not juicy, add a couple of tablespoons of water. Mix with 2 teaspoons of tapioca/cassava or arrowroot starch, salt and pepper, which will coat the sweet potato with some batter and will help it stick together when cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 1296mg | Potassium: 690mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 12405IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg
Keywords: Smoked Salmon, cucumber Salad, Lunch Ideas, Breakfast, Sweet Potato, Rosti
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