Greek-style cheesecakes
4 servings
30 minutes
Greek-style syrniki are a fragrant and rich dish that combines the tenderness of potato dough with the spicy notes of sheep cheese, thyme, and rosemary. This recipe is inspired by Greek cuisine, known for its use of fresh herbs and vibrant flavor accents. Potatoes give the syrniki softness and lightness, while sweet pepper and garlic add pleasant juiciness and a hint of spiciness. Fried to a golden-brown color, they develop a crispy crust while retaining tenderness and rich flavor inside. These syrniki can be served as a standalone dish with salad and greens or as an appetizing snack alongside main Greek delicacies. They are perfect for those who appreciate the harmony of simple ingredients creating a rich Mediterranean taste.
1
Boil potatoes in salted boiling water with thyme. Peel and mash into puree. Let it cool completely. Add eggs, flour, and semolina, and mix well.
- Potato: 800 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Wheat flour: 125 g
- Semolina: 3 tablespoons
2
Add red sweet pepper, diced, crushed garlic, chopped thyme, rosemary, diced cheese, cumin, and season with salt and pepper.
- Sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Fresh thyme: 3 pieces
- Rosemary: 1 teaspoon
- Sheep cheese: 100 g
- Ground cumin: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Divide the prepared dough into small round flatbreads and fry in well-heated oil on both sides until golden-brown.
- Vegetable oil: 100 ml
4
Place on a paper napkin to absorb excess fat. Serve the cheese pancakes garnished with thyme sprigs and salad.
- Fresh thyme: 3 pieces