Salad with beans and egg pancakes
4 servings
40 minutes
Bean and egg pancake salad is an original and hearty dish of Russian cuisine that combines the freshness of vegetables, the tenderness of egg pancakes, and the spiciness of pickled onions. The recipe's history roots in the traditions of simple yet nutritious homemade salads that unite accessible ingredients and harmonious flavor combinations. Green beans add lightness and crunch to the salad, while barrel cucumbers contribute a characteristic tanginess. Egg pancakes with soy sauce complement the dish with a soft texture, while ham makes it richer. Dressed with mayonnaise, this salad is perfect as a standalone dish or appetizer for a festive table. Its balance of flavors and appetizing appearance make it a favorite choice for those who appreciate hearty and unusual salads.
1
First, slice the onion into thin half-rings, then cut them in half again to make quarters. If the onion is large, half is enough.
- Red onion: 1 piece
2
Prepare the marinade for the onion: mix sugar, vinegar, salt, and water. Pour the resulting marinade over the onion and let it sit for half an hour to an hour. Ensure the onion is completely covered with liquid (a small deep bowl can be used).
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon
- Vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
- Water: 100 ml
3
While the onion is marinating, boil the asparagus beans. Drop them into boiling salted water for 10-12 minutes, then transfer to cold water to stop cooking and keep the beans crunchy.
- Yardlong beans: 400 g
4
Cut the cucumbers and ham into thin strips, about the size of a bean.
- Barrel-fermented cucumbers: 3 pieces
- Cooked smoked ham: 400 g
5
Break the eggs, beat them, and mix with soy sauce. Fry pancakes from the mixture in a dry, well-heated pan.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
6
Cut the finished pancakes into thin strips to match the size of the other ingredients. Mix with cucumbers and ham.
7
Drain the onion well from the marinade. Add it to the other ingredients and also add the beans. Cut very long pods into 2-3 pieces.
- Red onion: 1 piece
- Yardlong beans: 400 g
8
Add mayonnaise to taste.
- Mayonnaise: to taste