Potato Blini with Sour Cream and Caviar

These tiny potato pancakes marry perfectly with sour cream and caviar.

Yield: Makes 6 appetizer servings

Ingredients

• 2  large eggs, separated
• 1  large potato, finely grated
• 9  tablespoons  all-purpose flour
• 2  tablespoons  whipping cream
• 1  teaspoon  salt
• 1/2  teaspoon  pepper
• Vegetable oil
• Sour cream
• Caviar

Preparation

Beat egg whites at medium speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.

Whisk egg yolks until thickened. Stir in potato and next 4 ingredients. Fold in egg whites.

Pour oil to depth of 1/2 inch in a large heavy skillet; heat to 350°. Drop potato mixture by teaspoonfuls into hot oil; fry, in batches, 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with sour cream and caviar.