Sweet Potato and Beetroot Rosti

Makes 2

Ingredients

• 1 small sweet potato
• 2 ready boiled beetroots
• 1 shallot
• 1 egg beaten
• 2 slices of smoked salmon
• 2 eggs
• chive, for garnish
• oil, for cooking

Method

• Peel and grate the sweet potato and finely chop the shallot.
• Heat oil in a heavy based frying pan and gently fry the shallots to soften and then add the grated sweet potato. Allow to cook for about 5-10 minutes, until they have softened.
• Remove from the pan and allow to cool a little. While cooling, put water in a separate pan and boil.
• Add the grated beetroot and beaten egg to the sweet potato mixture and form into a small round. Flatten slightly.
• Cook gently in the frying pan, turning after about 4 minutes.
• At the same time poach the eggs in a pan of boiling water.
• To assemble, place the rosti on a plate, followed by the smoked salmon and then topped with the poached egg and chive to garnish.