The Ultimate Crab Cakes with Remoulade

Name: The Ultimate Crab Cakes with Remoulade
Ingredients: 2 pounds russet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 cup whole milk; 2 garlic cloves, smashed; 1/4 bunch fresh thyme sprigs; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 1 pound fresh jumbo lump crabmeat; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 bunch fresh chives, finely chopped; 3 cups bread crumbs; 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying; Lemon slices, for garnish; Green salad, as accompaniment; Remoulade, recipe follows; 2 cups mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons cornichons or sour gherkins, minced; 3 tablespoons capers, minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves; 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon leaves; 1 1/2 anchovies, minced; Several dashes hot pepper sauce