Zucchini pancakes with sour cream and garlic sauce

4 servings

30 minutes

Zucchini pancakes with sour cream-garlic sauce are a traditional Russian dish filled with the warmth of home cooking. Light and airy, they have a delicate zucchini flavor that gains softness and an appetizing texture when combined with corn starch and wheat flour. Fried to a golden crust, the pancakes become crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sour cream-garlic sauce adds zest: the rich aroma of fresh garlic and Russian herbs harmoniously complements the creamy freshness of sour cream. These pancakes are perfect for a hearty breakfast or a light dinner. They can be served as a standalone dish or as a side to meat. The fragrant combination of ingredients makes them a favorite dish for many generations, and the cooking process is simple and accessible to everyone.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 371.5
• Proteins: 13.1g
• Fats: 16g
• Carbohydrates: 46.1g

Ingredients

• Zucchini: 3 pc
• Cornstarch: 2 tbsp
• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Wheat flour: 6 tbsp
• Green bell pepper: 3 pc
• Sour cream 20%: 200 g
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Green: 50 g
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Grate three zucchini on a large grater (although I think it would be better on a fine one, but then everything needs to be grated finely, and I won't have the patience for that).

   Required ingredients:

   • Zucchini: 3 pieces

2. We drain the excess liquid.

3. Whisk 3 eggs separately (I had C1). Add them to the zucchini.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces

4. Add 2-3 tablespoons of starch (in my case - corn), 6-7 tablespoons of wheat flour (sifted). After mixing, you can determine if more flour is needed. Add 1 teaspoon of baking powder. I thought about adding cheese, but I didn't want to make dinner heavier.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cornstarch: 2 tablespoons
   • Wheat flour: 6 tablespoons

5. We fry immediately in a hot pan with vegetable oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green bell pepper: 3 pieces

6. For the sauce, we wash and dry the herbs (I think Russian herbs like dill, parsley, and green onion are suitable). Chop finely and mix with sour cream. Add a lot of freshly ground pepper and salt to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green: 50 g
   • Sour cream 20%: 200 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

7. We clean the garlic and squeeze it into the sauce bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 cloves

8. Mix sour cream, herbs, and garlic in a sauce bowl. Remember, garlic is the vegetable of friendship. Suitable for everyone! :-)