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Savory Pancakes with Caviar and Smoked Salmon


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  • Author: Chef Gourmet
  • Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: None

Description

Delicious savory pancakes topped with caviar, smoked salmon, and fresh chives.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup water, lukewarm
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ¾ cup cream, pouring / single
  • 1 egg, separated
  • 1 ⅓ cups + 2 tbsp flour, all purpose / plain
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp yeast, rapid rise
  • ½ tsp salt
  • vegetable oil, as needed
  • caviar
  • smoked salmon
  • sour cream
  • chopped fresh chives
  • quail eggs (see notes)

Instructions

  1. Combine melted butter, whole milk, cream, warm water, and egg yolk in a large bowl.
  2. Sift flour, yeast, and sugar over the liquid ingredients, then use a balloon whisk to slowly combine.
  3. Cover the bowl loosely with a cloth or plastic wrap and leave to rise in a warm spot for 1-2 hours. The batter will have risen slightly and have bubbles over the surface after this time.
  4. Whisk the egg white and salt with a hand mixer until soft peaks form.
  5. Gently fold into the batter, in batches, trying not to deflate the egg whites.
  6. Heat a non-stick frying pan and wipe with a little flavorless oil. Add 1 tbsp of batter per pancake and cook over medium-low heat until bubbles form on top and the surface appears dry.
  7. Flip over and cook on the other side until nicely colored; this should only take a minute or so. Set aside while you use up the remaining batter.
  8. Add a small dollop of sour cream on each little pancake and carefully top with a little caviar, about 1/4 of a teaspoon, or a small piece of smoked salmon. Sprinkle with finely chopped chives and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Quail eggs can be added for an extra touch, but are optional.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Pan frying
  • Cuisine: Eastern European

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pancakes
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg