Zucchini pancakes with garlic and sour cream sauce

2 servings

15 minutes

Zucchini pancakes with garlic and sour cream sauce are a classic dish of Russian cuisine, combining the tenderness of vegetables with the spiciness of spices. Light and airy, they surprise with a subtle aroma of garlic and Italian herbs, creating a rich flavor with a hint of chili heat. The origins of this dish trace back to traditional peasant kitchens where zucchini was used as an accessible and versatile ingredient. Baked to a golden crust, they acquire a crispy texture, while the sour cream sauce with turmeric and black pepper adds softness and a spicy aftertaste. Served hot with cool sour cream, they are perfect for a cozy home dinner or as an appetizer on a festive table.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 415.2
• Proteins: 18.3g
• Fats: 27.2g
• Carbohydrates: 24.3g

Ingredients

• Zucchini: 1 pc
• Garlic: 3 clove
• Onion: 1 head
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Ground chili pepper: to taste
• Italian Herbs: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Turmeric: to taste
• Pumpkin flour: 3 tbsp
• Sour cream: 10 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Peel the garlic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 3 cloves

2. Clean the onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head

3. Grate the zucchini on a coarse grater and add a couple of eggs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Zucchini: 1 piece
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces

4. Grate the onion on a fine grater and add it to the zucchini. Season with salt and ground chili pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground chili pepper:  to taste

5. Press the garlic through a garlic press into the other ingredients.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 3 cloves

6. Add Italian herbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Italian Herbs:  to taste

7. Mix the ingredients well.

8. Add pumpkin flour and mix again.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin flour: 3 tablespoons

9. Spoon the mixture onto a hot skillet with oil.

10. Flip it as soon as one side is browned.

11. Put sour cream in a bowl and season with black ground pepper.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sour cream: 10 tablespoons
    • Ground black pepper:  to taste

12. Add turmeric.

    Required ingredients:

    • Turmeric:  to taste

13. Serve hot with cool sour cream.