3 ea Baking potatoes, peeled

1/4 c Chives, chopped

Salt Pepper, fresh ground 1/4 c Parsley, chopped

Vegetable oil for frying ----------------------------------GARNISH---------------------------------- 1/2 c Sour cream

2 oz Salmon caviar

1/4 c Chives, chopped

Grate potatoes with grater or food processor. Add chives, parsley, salt and pepper. Do not soak potatoes or starch will be lost. In a large skillet, heat a film of oil on high heat. For each crisp, drop about 1 tb of potato mixture into oil and flatten. Fry on one side until crisp, about 2 minutes. Repeat on second side. Drain on paper towel. Repeat until all mixtures is used up. At serving time, either reheat cakes in 375F (190C) oven for 5 minutes or serve cold. Garnish with sour cream, caviar and a sprinkling of chives. Top these crisp potato pancakes with sour cream and caviar, or try these alternatives: Sour cream and apple sauce, sour cream and smoked salmon, olive paste or dab of anchovy paste.