Cabbage pancakes with kefir
4 servings
60 minutes
Cabbage pancakes with kefir are a simple yet incredibly tasty dish of Russian cuisine. Light and airy due to the combination of kefir and soda, they acquire a special softness and tenderness. Cabbage adds juiciness, a slight sweetness, and a pleasant crunch, while herbs provide a fresh aroma. These pancakes are perfect for breakfast or a light dinner and can be served with sour cream or sauces based on it to enhance their flavor. Historically, such dishes emerged as simple peasant recipes that allowed the use of available ingredients to create a nutritious meal. Today, cabbage pancakes remain popular due to their versatility, ease of preparation, and rich flavor that delights both adults and children.
1
We make the dough like for pancakes.
2
We add flour until the dough starts to resemble thick sour cream.
- Wheat flour: to taste
3
We add the soda at the very end!
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
4
We don't extinguish with vinegar, this job will be done by kefir.
- Kefir: 1 glass
5
Add chopped cabbage and greens to the dough.
- White cabbage: 500 g
- Fresh herbs: to taste
6
Mix thoroughly.
7
We are spooning onto a heated pan with a small addition of vegetable oil.
- Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
8
We are baking.
9
We serve with sour cream or sauces based on it.
- Salt: 2 teaspoons
