~660 cal · 34g protein · 14g carbs · 52g fat (estimated, per serving)
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Golden cheese pancakes with sour cream and jam
🇺🇦 Poltava
Syrniki are the beloved breakfast pancakes of Ukraine and much of Eastern Europe, made from fresh farmer's cheese (tvorog) bound with egg and a little flour, then pan-fried until golden. Soft, faintly sweet, and rich, they are served warm with a spoon of sour cream, jam, or honey.
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Ingredients
Serves 4 —
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2 cups farmer's cheese (tvorog)
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1 egg
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1/2 cup flour
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1/2 cup + 2 tbsp sour cream and jam, to serve
Instructions
1
Mash the cheese (or tofu) with the egg, a little sugar, and salt.
2
Mix in the flour to make a soft, shapeable dough.
3
Form small patties and dust lightly with flour.
4
Pan-fry in a little butter or oil until golden on both sides.
5
Serve warm with sour cream and jam.
Poltava tradition.
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Poltava. The region Ukrainians themselves credit with the finest borscht.
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Ukraine. The breadbasket of Europe and home of true borscht.
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Europe. Village recipes guarded for generations.
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Richard Moore & Kelsey Tucker
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