Cottage cheese casserole with smoked fish

8 servings

120 minutes

Cottage cheese casserole with smoked fish is an original dish of Russian cuisine that combines the tenderness of cottage cheese with the rich aroma of smoked salmon. The casserole has a rich flavor with light creamy notes, and the addition of carrots and parsley gives it freshness and brightness. The origins of this dish trace back to traditional Russian recipes where cottage cheese was used in various pies and casseroles. It is versatile: served hot or cold, suitable for breakfast, dinner, or a light snack. The fluffy texture is achieved through whipped egg whites, and the finishing touch is a golden crust of cheese that enhances the flavor even more. This casserole is the perfect balance of healthiness and pleasure, merging the classics of Russian cuisine with an unusual fish accent.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 278.5
• Proteins: 21.7g
• Fats: 16g
• Carbohydrates: 12g

Ingredients

• Cottage cheese 5%: 500 g
• Hot smoked pink salmon: 200 g
• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Hard cheese: 30 g
• Semolina: 5 tbsp
• Baking powder: 1 tsp
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Parsley: 1 bunch
• Olive oil: 3 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Peel and boil the carrot. Cool it down and grate it on a coarse grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 1 piece

3. Blend the cottage cheese into a smooth mass.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese 5%: 500 g

4. Chop the parsley finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parsley: 1 bunch

5. Carefully clean the fish from bones and break it into small segments.

   Required ingredients:

   • Hot smoked pink salmon: 200 g

6. Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Mix the yolks with cottage cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces

7. Add semolina and baking powder to the cottage cheese and knead well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Semolina: 5 tablespoon
   • Baking powder: 1 teaspoon

8. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, herbs, grated carrot, and pieces of fish to the cottage cheese mixture. Mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Parsley: 1 bunch
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Hot smoked pink salmon: 200 g

9. Whip the egg whites into a fluffy mass and fold into the cottage cheese mixture. Add salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

10. Grease the baking dish with the remaining olive oil, place the prepared mixture in it, and send it to a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons

11. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with grated cheese, and return to the oven for another 10 minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Hard cheese: 30 g

12. Serve the casserole warm or cold.