Johnny Cakes With Horseradish Creme Fraiche And Smoked Trout

Serves: 2

Vicente Kshlerin

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

41

Spice

52

Sweetness

57

Sourness

37

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1

Salt

2 tsps

Kosher Salt

1 tbsp

Baking Powder

2 large

Egg (separated)

3 cup

Whole Milk

Directions:

1

For the horseradish creme fraiche: Whisk together the creme fraiche, horseradish and mustard in a small bowl

2

Season with salt, and pepper, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld

3

For the Johnny cakes: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F

4

Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl

5

Whisk the egg yolks and milk together in a medium bowl until combined

6

Whisk the egg whites in a medium bowl until stiff peaks form

7

Add the egg-milk mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined

8

Gently fold in the egg whites, then 2 tablespoons of the melted butter and mix until the batter is just smooth

9

Let rest for 10 minutes

10

Heat a large nonstick saute pan or cast iron pan or griddle over medium-high heat

11

Brush with some of the remaining melted butter

12

Spoon 2 heaping tablespoons of the batter into the pan for each johnnycake and using a small offset spatula, spread the batter slightly to even out the top

13

Cook until lightly golden brown on each side, about 1 1/2 minutes per side

14

Remove to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven until ready to serve

15

Top each cake with a small dollop of the creme fraiche and some of the trout

16

Garnish with parsley leaves and a sprinkling of chopped chives