Mom's Syrniki [Мамины сырники]
Servings: syrnikis
Mom's Syrniki are an Eastern Slavic pancakes made with mainly cottage cheese and semolina flour also known as tvorozhniki (творо́жники).
Equipment
Ingredients
The Syrniki
- 500 g Pressed Cottage cheese Farmer's cheese or tvorog
- 60 g semolina flour
- 1 egg
- 50 g sugar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
The Pan-Frying
- 50 g semolina flour for coating
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
The Toppings (to taste)
- 14% sour cream
- sugar
Instructions
The Preparation
- Gather the ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, mix the 500 g Pressed Cottage cheese, 60 g semolina flour, 1 egg, 50 g sugar and 1/2 tsp. salt.Chef's Tip: If your pressed cottage cheese has excess liquid, place it on a plate, cover with another plate, and add a weight on top for a few minutes to drain.
- Mix until well combined. Use your hands. Let the mixture rest for at least 15 minutes to allow the semolina to absorb the excess moisture.
The Shaping
- Spread the 50 g semolina flour for coating onto a large cutting board or plate. With your hands, take a portion of the mixture and roll it into small 1.5-inch balls.
- Gently flatten the ball into a 2-inch patty and lightly coat both sides of the patty in the semolina flour.
The Pan-Frying
- Heat the 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, reduce the heat to medium-low and carefully place the syrniki in the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it.
- Cook for about 3-5 minutes per side, until a golden-brown crust forms.
The Serving
- Serve and enjoy my Mom's Syrniki [Мамины сырники] warm. Top with a dollop of 14% sour cream and a sprinkle of sugar to taste. They also pair well with tea or coffee.