Pancake rolls with cottage cheese and caviar
6 servings
75 minutes
Crepes rolled with cottage cheese and caviar are an elegant dish of Russian cuisine, combining the tenderness of crepe batter, the creaminess of cottage cheese, and the salty taste of caviar. The thinnest crepes, infused with a light buttery aroma, serve as a base for a refined filling. Fresh green onions not only garnish the dish but also add a hint of spiciness. These rolls are perfect for both festive gatherings and morning treats. Historically, pancakes in Russia symbolized the sun and warmth, while their combination with caviar signifies abundance and hospitality. This recipe is an exquisite example of harmony between simple and noble ingredients creating a unique flavor.
1
Sift the flour into a bowl, add sugar and salt, and make a well in the dry mixture. Lightly beat the eggs and add warm milk. Carefully pour the egg-milk mixture into the flour, mix until a uniform dough is formed, add melted butter and let the dough rest for 20 minutes.
- Wheat flour: 250 g
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Milk: 400 ml
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
2
Heat the pan, grease it with vegetable oil, and fry thin pancakes.
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
3
Cut several thin pancakes crosswise into two or three pieces. Fold each pancake strip again widthwise. Place 1 teaspoon of soft cottage cheese on the edge of each, roll it up like a roll, and tie with a green onion (to make the onion pliable, dip it in boiling water for a second).
- Cream cheese (curd cheese spread): 30 g
- Spring onion: 6 stems
4
Place 1 teaspoon of caviar on top of each roll.
- Red caviar (salmon roe): 6 teaspoons
