Savory pancakes with pea gravy
15 servings
150 minutes
Savory pancakes with pea sauce are a cozy dish of Russian cuisine that combines the simplicity of rustic recipes with rich flavor. The pancakes are airy and golden, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, while the boiled pea sauce with black specks, cheese, and chili pepper adds spiciness and depth. Historically, such dishes were part of peasant cuisine when affordable and hearty ingredients were used to create nourishing meals. This combination of soft dough and aromatic sauce is perfect for a family dinner, especially in cold weather. The pea sauce makes the dish rich in protein, while the mild heat of chili pepper gives it an interesting aftertaste. A great option for those who love hearty and flavorful dishes with a touch of tradition.
1
Place 4.5 kg of dried peas with black specks, 1 finely chopped bunch of celery, 2 finely chopped yellow onions, 4 sliced carrots, 4 tablespoons of salt, 2 tablespoons of black pepper, 2 bay leaves, and 110 grams of peeled whole garlic cloves into a pot.
- Green dry peas: 4.5 kg
- Celery: 1 bunch
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Carrot: 4 pieces
- Salt: 5 tablespoon
- Ground black pepper: 2 tablespoons
- Bay leaf: 2 pieces
- Garlic: 110 g
2
Pour with water.
3
Boil for 45 minutes (add water if necessary).
4
Sauce for pancakes: mix 8 cups of cooked peas with black specks, 750 grams of green chili pepper, 450 grams of grated cheese, and 220 grams of melted butter.
- Green dry peas: 4.5 kg
- Green chili pepper: 750 g
- Grated cheese: 450 g
- Butter: 560 g
5
Grind one third of the obtained mixture in a blender.
6
Mix with the remaining two-thirds.
7
Heat in a water bath until the cheese melts.
8
Pancakes: mix all remaining dry ingredients.
- Wheat flour: 12 glasss
- Soda: 4 teaspoons
- Salt: 5 tablespoon
- Chicken egg: 12 pieces
- Milk: 5 glass
- Fresh corn kernels: 4 glasss
9
Add everything else and mix well.
- Butter: 560 g
10
Heat a pan with vegetable oil and fry the pancakes until golden-brown.