Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 ounces caviar
Special equipment needed:
- Non-stick skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. Add mashed potatoes, milk, egg, and melted butter to the bowl and whisk until smooth.
3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
4. Using a tablespoon, drop batter onto the skillet and cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges are golden brown, about 2 minutes.
5. Flip blini and cook for another minute.
6. Repeat with remaining batter.
7. Serve blini with a dollop of sour cream and a spoonful of caviar on top.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
Temperature:
- Skillet should be heated over medium heat.
Serving size:
- Makes about 12 blini.
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 98
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 3g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Whole wheat flour can be used instead of all-purpose flour.
- Greek yogurt can be used instead of sour cream.
- Salmon roe or trout roe can be used instead of caviar.
Variations:
- Add chopped chives or dill to the batter for added flavor.
- Top blini with smoked salmon or thinly sliced cucumber.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the skillet is well-greased to prevent sticking.
- Keep blini warm in the oven on low heat until ready to serve.
- Use a small cookie cutter to cut blini into fun shapes.
Storage instructions:
- Blini can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Blini can be reheated in the oven on low heat for a few minutes.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve blini on a platter with a garnish of fresh herbs.
Garnishes:
- Fresh herbs, such as chives or dill, can be used as a garnish.
Pairings:
- Champagne or sparkling wine pairs well with caviar and blini.
Suggested side dishes:
- Serve blini with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the batter is too thick, add a splash of milk to thin it out.
- If the blini are sticking to the skillet, make sure the skillet is well-greased.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to properly store caviar in the refrigerator and use within the expiration date.
Food history:
- Blini are a traditional Russian dish typically served with caviar or smoked salmon.
Flavor profiles:
- The blini are savory and slightly tangy from the sour cream, while the caviar adds a salty and briny flavor.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve blini as an appetizer or as part of a brunch spread.
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Region: Russian