Stranger Foods

Smoked trout with parsnip rosti

Serves 2 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 10 mins

Topped with an egg, this fish dish works as well for brunch as it does for dinner

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Peel then coarsely grate the parsnips and place in a large bowl. Add the egg, flour, capers and seasoning. Mix well to combine.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan and once hot, divide the parsnip mixture into two piles in the pan and squash down with a spatula to flatten to circles about 12cm in diameter.
Cook on a medium heat until deep golden brown; about on each side. Meanwhile, bring a medium saucepan of water to the boil, adding the vinegar.
Skin the trout and flake into chunks; set aside. When the parsnip rosti are nearly ready, crack the eggs into 2 small glasses or ramekins. Bring the boiling water down to a very gentle simmer then use a spoon to create a whirlpool in the water. Lower the eggs into opposite edges of the pan and poach for until the whites are set and the yolks still runny. Use a slotted spoon to lift out the eggs and drain briefly on kitchen paper.
Plate up the rosti and top with the flaked trout and poached eggs, then scatter over the dill and serve with the rocket and lemon wedges for squeezing over.