Pancakes with cottage cheese and herbs

8 servings

60 minutes

Pancakes with cottage cheese and herbs are a true embodiment of Russian culinary tradition, where the lightness of the dough combines with the rich flavor of fresh herbs and tender cottage cheese. Historically, pancakes were considered a symbol of the sun and prosperity, and their fillings varied by region and season. In this version, cottage cheese, spinach, and basil create a harmonious blend of creamy tenderness and herbal freshness, while the slight sharpness of horseradish adds zest. Wrapped in elegant pouches, they not only delight in taste but also look sophisticated. These pancakes are perfect for family lunches as well as festive gatherings; they can be served as a standalone dish or as an appetizer. They pair especially well with sour cream or yogurt sauce that enhances their freshness and aroma.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 670.1
• Proteins: 17.6g
• Fats: 53.8g
• Carbohydrates: 29g

Ingredients

• Chicken egg: 4 pc
• Milk: 3 glass
• Pancake flour: 2 glass
• Sugar: 1 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Green basil: 2 bunch
• Soda: pinch
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp
• Parsley: 1 bunch
• Green onions: 1 bunch
• Butter: 300 g
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Fresh spinach leaves: 300 g
• Onion: 1 head
• Leek: 1 stem
• Horseradish: 30 g
• Melted butter: 80 g
• Cottage cheese: 300 g

Cooking steps

1. Chop the greens. Mix half of the basil with parsley, green onions, and butter. Add salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green basil: 2 bunchs
   • Parsley: 1 bunch
   • Green onions: 1 bunch
   • Butter: 300 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

2. Chop spinach and onion, cut leek into long strips. Blanch and rinse with cold water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh spinach leaves: 300 g
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Leek: 1 stem

3. Prepare pancakes: lightly beat the eggs. Pour in 1-1.5 cups of milk, add 1 cup of flour. Mix. Add the remaining milk and flour, mix thoroughly. Add sugar, salt, baking soda, vegetable oil. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Fry the pancakes in melted butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
   • Milk: 3 glasss
   • Pancake flour: 2 glasss
   • Sugar: 1 tablespoon
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Soda:  pinch
   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Melted butter: 80 g

4. Mix basil, spinach, onion, egg, cottage cheese, and horseradish, and season with spices.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green basil: 2 bunchs
   • Fresh spinach leaves: 300 g
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
   • Cottage cheese: 300 g
   • Horseradish: 30 g

5. Place the filling on the pancakes, wrap them, and tie with strips of leek like pouches.

   Required ingredients:

   • Leek: 1 stem

6. Bake in foil, placing flakes of butter with herbs on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 300 g
   • Green basil: 2 bunchs