Savory Syrniki (Russian Cheese Pancakes) with Chevre and Herbs
A traditional Russian breakfast of sweet cheese pancakes transformed as a savory appetizer or brunch dish.
Ingredients
- Makes 8-10 medium-large pancakes:
- 10 oz of chevre/goat cheese
- 16 oz of farmers cheese unsweetened
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup of flour plus more for dusting (I used King Arthur gluten free)
- 1/2 tsp of baking powder
- 1 tsp of seasoned salt
- 1/4 tsp of black pepper
- 1/2 tsp of dried herbs French mix
- 2 stalks of scallions chopped
- 1 Tbsp of fresh dill chopped
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix two cheeses together, breaking any lumps with a fork or in a food processor, add salt, pepper and dried herbs and mix well.
- Combine flour with baking powder.
- Stir one egg into cheese mixture.
- Gradually mix in the flour.
- Combine chopped scallions and dill into the dough.
- Dust hands with flour and put some on a plate.
- Form large oval pancakes and lightly dust them with flour.
- Fry in oil turning every couple of minutes till a deep golden crust forms on each side.
Notes
Can be served warm or cold with eggs, caviar, lox, sour cream, fresh vegetables or spicy jam.