DUCHESS POTATOES WITH CAVIAR

DUCHESS POTATOES WITH CAVIAR

Recipe adapted from Chef Alex Trim
INGREDIENTS:
About 2 russet potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 cup + 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
2 egg yolks
3 1/2 tbsp melted butter
Salt
Butter for brushing
Plaza Osetra Caviar, for garnish
Chopped chives, for garnish

DIRECTIONS:
1. Soak peeled and diced potatoes in water overnight
2. Drain the potatoes. Cook in salted water (from cold) until tender. Preheat oven to 425F
3. Combine egg, cheese and butter in a large bowl and mix well
4. Mash potatoes with a ricer (or food mill or push through a fine mesh sieve), add to the cheese mixture and mix thoroughly
5. Pipe mixture onto a baking sheet lined with a nonstick mat or parchment paper
6. Bake for 10 minutes, remove from oven, brush with melted butter and bake for another 6 minutes.
7. Top with a generous spoonful of caviar and chopped chives. Serve immediately.