CAVIAR WITH HOUSE-MADE POTATO CHIPS AND LEMON CRèME FRAICHE

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I have been cooking the Feast of the Seven Fishes in my house for so many years and this dish is one of my favorites. I love to snack on this in the kitchen while I'm cooking up the rest of the big meal. Caviar is a specialty item, but you can easily make it work in your price range.

Provided by Antonia Lofaso

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups peanut oil
3 Kennebec or Yukon potatoes, unpeeled, sliced 1/4 inch thick on a mandoline, rinsed twice in cold water and drained of excess water
Kosher salt
4 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 cups creme fraiche
4 tablespoons chopped chives
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ounce Russian Osetra caviar, salmon roe or trout roe (see Cook's Note)

Steps:

  • For the chips: Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or a deep fryer to 350 degrees F and, working in 2 batches, add the potato slices. Turn with a slotted spoon until crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels, season with kosher salt and chopped dill. Repeat with remaining potato slices.
  • For the lemon creme fraiche: Mix together the creme fraiche, chives, lemon zest and lemon juice in a large bowl. Serve with the potato chips and caviar for dipping.

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