Cottage cheese with fresh herbs and sour cream

4 servings

15 minutes

Cottage cheese with fresh herbs and sour cream is a simple yet exquisite dish of Russian cuisine, filled with freshness and tenderness. This recipe originates from traditional village breakfasts where natural products were always in focus. Creamy cottage cheese enriched with aromatic herbs like dill and cilantro gains a special lightness from the addition of chilled sour cream. The taste is delicate, slightly salty, with a refreshing herbal note. This dish is perfect for a light snack or morning breakfast; it can be spread on bread, served with rye pastries, or paired with fresh vegetables. The combination of simple ingredients creates a harmonious dish that delights in flavor and health benefits.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 153.2
• Proteins: 14.1g
• Fats: 9.4g
• Carbohydrates: 2.9g

Ingredients

• Cottage cheese: 300 g
• Sour cream: 150 g
• Dill: 0.5 bunch
• Coriander: 0.5 bunch
• Sea salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Sort the young fresh greens, wash them and place them on a sieve to drain the water. Then dry the greens with a clean towel and chop finely. Salt the cottage cheese, mix it and pass it through a meat grinder or sieve.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dill: 0.5 bunch
   • Coriander: 0.5 bunch
   • Cottage cheese: 300 g
   • Sea salt:  to taste

2. Mix the obtained cottage cheese mass with chopped greens and pile it on a round plate. Make a depression in the cottage cheese mound with a spoon and fill it with cold sour cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 300 g
   • Dill: 0.5 bunch
   • Coriander: 0.5 bunch
   • Sour cream: 150 g