Cuisines : Syrniki - How to prepare this Russian pancake

 

Syrniki are Russian cottage cheese pancakes. To prepare them, mix 1 cup of cottage cheese, 1 beaten egg, 3 tbsp sugar, a pinch of salt, and 1/2 cup flour. Form small patties, coat in flour, and fry in oil until golden. Serve with sour cream or jam.

Below is a more detailed steps of how to prepare the same 

Ingredients:

- 1 cup cottage cheese

- 1 large egg, beaten

- 3 tablespoons sugar

- A pinch of salt

- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

- Oil or butter for frying

Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Cottage Cheese:**

   - If the cottage cheese has excess moisture, you can drain it or press it lightly with a paper towel to remove some liquid.

2. **Mix Wet Ingredients:**

   - In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, beaten egg, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract (if using). Mix well.

3. **Incorporate Dry Ingredients:**

   - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.

   - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until well combined. The resulting batter should be thick and sticky.

4. **Shape Syrniki:**

   - Dust your hands with flour to prevent sticking. Take a portion of the batter and shape it into a small, flat patty or pancake.

5. **Coat in Flour:**

   - Optionally, coat each patty in flour to create a thin, crispy exterior.

6. **Fry the Syrniki:**

   - Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.

   - Place the shaped syrniki in the skillet, cooking until golden brown on both sides. This usually takes 2-3 minutes per side.

7. **Serve:**

   - Once cooked, transfer the syrniki to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.

   - Serve warm with sour cream, jam, honey, or your preferred topping.

Enjoy your homemade syrniki!