Potato Latkes with Spicy Mayonnaise and Smoked Salmon Recipe

• 10 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
 Oil for frying
• 1 onion, peeled and cut into chunks

• 4 eggs

• ½ teaspoon pepper

• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt

• 2 cups sliced smoked salmon
• Capers for garnish
• Tofutti sour cream or regular sour cream
• Oil for frying
• Spicy Mayonnaise: 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning blend or ground red pepper 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional, this adds a lot of heat to the mayonnaise)

1. In a food processor, using the grater blade, grate the potatoes and onions. Pour into a strainer and strain about the extra liquid.
2. In a large bowl, mix the potato-onion mixture with the eggs, salt and pepper.
3. Heat oil in a large frying pan. When oil is hot, place small spoonfuls (about 2 tablespoons each) of the potato mixture in the pan and flatten slightly. Cook until crispy (3 to 5 minutes per side) and drain on paper towels. Can be frozen.
4. To Assemble Latkes:
   Make latkes. Top with spicy mayonnaise and a slice of smoked salmon. Garnish with capers or tofutti or regular sour cream.
5. Spicy Mayonnaise:
   Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Cover and chill.