dairy
pan-fried
for guests
appetizer
soft
Russian
all seasons
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Russian Blini with Caviar and Thick Sour Cream
Difficulty
medium
Time
1h 10m
Price Category
expensive
Calories
Medium
Savor the flavors of Russia with this elegant and delicious blini recipe! These thin, pancake-like blini provide the perfect base for salty caviar and creamy, thick sour cream. This dish is not only mouth-watering but also visually stunning, making it an ideal choice for special occasions or an elegant brunch. Prepare this classic Russian delicacy at home and impress your guests!
ingredients
Steps
Activate Yeast
Warm 100 ml of milk to lukewarm (about 37°C or 98°F), then stir in the sugar and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
Prepare Batter
In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture, the remaining milk, eggs, and melted butter. Whisk until smooth and lump-free. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 30-40 minutes, until the batter doubles in volume.
Fry Blini
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil or butter. Pour a small ladleful of batter into the pan and cook each side until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining batter.
Serve
Serve the freshly fried blini immediately. Place a spoonful of thick sour cream, a small dollop of caviar, and sprinkle with fresh, chopped dill on each blini.
Extra Tips
► Blini are best served fresh and warm, immediately after frying.
► If you don't have caviar, you can serve blini with smoked salmon or finely chopped hard-boiled eggs.
► The batter consistency should be thicker than regular pancake batter but still pourable, so it spreads easily in the pan.
Nutrition
| Per 100g | Per Serving 150g | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 280 kcal | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 10g | 15g |
| Fat | 18g | 27g |
| Carbohydrate | 20g | 30g |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.5g |
| Sugar | 3g | 4.5g |