Renowned chef Rick Stein has shared a delightful recipe for tattie scones with smoked salmon and beetroot, offering a refreshing twist on a lunchtime favourite. Stein, known for his innovative culinary creations, praised the combination of tattie scones with smoked salmon from the Isle of Bute, highlighting the delectable flavours that come together in this dish.
“I thought that potato cakes, or tattie scones as they’re known in Scotland, would be great served with excellent smoked salmon from the Isle of Bute and they certainly are,” shared Stein. “They do need to be made with freshly cooked mashed potato, as the mixture is more malleable.”
The recipe for tattie scones with smoked salmon and beetroot includes the following ingredients:
– 500g floury potatoes, such as Maris Pipers or King Edwards
– 25g butter
– 2 spring onions, finely sliced
– 100-150g self-raising flour
– Salt and black pepper
To prepare the dish, the potatoes are first cooked, mashed, and combined with butter, spring onions, and flour to form a dough. The mixture is then shaped into discs and cooked in a dry frying pan until golden. Meanwhile, a fresh beetroot salad is prepared using raw beetroot, radishes, fennel, cider vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, and dill.
To serve, the tattie scones are topped with the vibrant beetroot salad, a dollop of crème fraiche mixed with creamed horseradish, slices of smoked salmon or trout, and garnished with dill or fennel fronds and lemon wedges. This harmonious blend of flavours creates a dish that is as visually appealing as it is delicious.
Stein’s recipe for tattie scones with smoked salmon and beetroot offers a creative and mouth-watering option for those looking to enjoy a satisfying meal bursting with fresh and vibrant ingredients. For those keen to explore more of Stein’s culinary adventures, his book “Rick Stein’s Food Stories” provides further inspiration and recipes to try at home.
By incorporating traditional Scottish tattie scones with premium smoked salmon and a zesty beetroot salad, Rick Stein has created a dish that celebrates the best of fresh, seasonal produce in a simple yet elegant way. This recipe is sure to delight food enthusiasts and home cooks alike, offering a unique and flavourful dining experience that is both comforting and exciting.