Cabbage pancakes with kefir

4 servings

60 minutes

Cabbage pancakes with kefir are a simple yet incredibly tasty dish of Russian cuisine. Light and airy due to the combination of kefir and soda, they acquire a special softness and tenderness. Cabbage adds juiciness, a slight sweetness, and a pleasant crunch, while herbs provide a fresh aroma. These pancakes are perfect for breakfast or a light dinner and can be served with sour cream or sauces based on it to enhance their flavor. Historically, such dishes emerged as simple peasant recipes that allowed the use of available ingredients to create a nutritious meal. Today, cabbage pancakes remain popular due to their versatility, ease of preparation, and rich flavor that delights both adults and children.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 237.2
• Proteins: 7.8g
• Fats: 17.9g
• Carbohydrates: 10.7g

Ingredients

• Kefir: 1 glass
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Salt: 2 tsp
• Sugar: 1 tsp
• Ground black pepper: 0.5 tsp
• Vegetable oil: 3 tbsp
• Green: to taste
• Soda: 1 tsp
• Wheat flour: to taste
• White cabbage: 500 g

Cooking steps

1. We make the dough like for pancakes.

2. We add flour until the dough starts to resemble thick sour cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour:  to taste

3. We add the soda at the very end!

   Required ingredients:

   • Soda: 1 teaspoon

4. We don't extinguish with vinegar, this job will be done by kefir.

   Required ingredients:

   • Kefir: 1 glass

5. Add chopped cabbage and greens to the dough.

   Required ingredients:

   • White cabbage: 500 g
   • Green:  to taste

6. Mix thoroughly.

7. We are spooning onto a heated pan with a small addition of vegetable oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons

8. We are baking.

9. We serve with sour cream or sauces based on it.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt: 2 teaspoons