Sweet Tooth" from Semolina
4 servings
40 minutes
'Slasteny' made from semolina are tender, airy pancakes with a crispy crust that evoke a sense of cozy home warmth. Their roots trace back to Russian cuisine, where semolina has long been used to create nutritious and hearty dishes. This recipe transforms the usual porridge into a refined treat: semolina is cooked with milk, butter, and sugar, then enriched with whipped eggs for lightness. 'Slasteny' are fried in clarified butter until golden brown and served with sour cream or strawberry jam that adds a tangy sweetness. They are perfect for breakfast or cozy family tea time, evoking warm childhood memories and simple joys of life.
1
First, add semolina to boiling milk with salt, sugar (1 tbsp), and butter to cook a thick, sticky porridge.
- Milk: 1.5 glass
- Salt: to taste
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Butter: 1 tablespoon
- Semolina: 1 glass
2
While the porridge cools, separate the yolks from the whites. Whip the whites into a firm foam. Whip the yolks with sugar (1 tbsp) until they lighten and increase in volume.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
3
Add the whipped yolks with sugar to the cooled porridge and mix. Gently fold in the egg whites in two additions.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
4
Dip a tablespoon in cold water, scoop some dough, and form round patties. Fry on both sides in melted butter until golden brown.
- Butter: 1 tablespoon
5
Serve with sour cream or jam.
- Sour cream: to taste
- Strawberry jam: to taste
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