Next time you are entertaining and you want your first course to be a definite crowd pleaser, then look no further than this recipe. The beautiful tangy crème fraiche is the perfect accompaniment for the crispy potato rosti and helps to soften the rosti just enough to be gentle on your guests palette while still maintaining the crunchy wafer like rosti characteristics. Add in the peppery watercress, the tender salmon and your guests will experience a beautifully balanced first course with perfect flavour and texture contrasts.
Although this is not a difficult recipe per se, it is worth having a trial run on yourself sometime prior to your event, particularly as the rosti does require a little bit of technique that you will need to perfect before attempting it on the day. Doing so will help you relax and be confident that you will be sure to impress on the day.