ReceptnaptárSyrniki (Russian curd cheese pancakes)
Syrniki are the popular breakfast of East Slavic cuisine: round little curd cheese cakes, fried golden in butter or oil. Crisp outside, creamy inside, served with sour cream or jam. They're made from few ingredients, and children love them too.
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Method
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- Mash the curd cheese well with a fork, then add the egg, sugar, vanilla sugar, salt and flour.
- Stir smooth; the mixture shouldn't be too soft.
- With floured hands, shape it into small discs, and coat both sides in flour.
- Heat a little oil in a pan, and fry the syrniki over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden.
- Serve warm with sour cream, jam or fruit.
A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- Drain the curd cheese well, as a wet curd makes the mixture too soft and it will spread.
- Don't work in too much flour, as the pancakes will turn out tough.
- Fry over medium heat, so the inside cooks through before the outside browns.
- They're best warm, while the edges are still crisp.
Frequently asked questions
Why does it fall apart?
If the curd cheese is too wet or there's too little flour. Add another spoonful or two of flour and let the mixture rest for 10 minutes.
Can it be baked in the oven?
Yes, at 190°C (170°C fan) for 20 minutes, but the pan-fried version is crisper.
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