What toppings can you put on blinis?
Smoked Salmon & Crème Fraîche
- 50 g smoked salmon torn or cut into ribbons.
- 100 g crème fraîche or soured cream.
- 1 tsp grated horseradish or creamed horseradish.
- 1 tsp lemon juice.
- 2 slices lemon cut into tiny wedge slices.
- fresh dill enough to garnish.
- 100 g crème fraîche.
- Lemon slices to serve.
What is blini and how is it served?
Blini (BLEE-nee) are small, leavened buckwheat pancakes which are traditionally served with sour cream, caviar or smoked salmon. The singular for blini is blin. Blini is, traditionally, eaten during Shrovetide, an ancient Russian festival, which originated to celebrate the beginning of spring and the god Volos (Veles).
Do blinis need to be heated?
Blini can be served slightly warm or at room temperature. Once topped, they are best served immediately. Like all starch-based products, they can get soggy with time.
How do you make blini pancakes?
Directions
- Combine flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.
- Whisk 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk, egg, and 1 tablespoon melted butter together in a separate bowl. Mix into the flour mixture until batter is fully combined.
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.
What are blini made of?
Blini are a traditional dish of Russian, Ukrainian and Belorussian cuisine, and one of the most commonly eaten foods in Russia. They are a type of yeast dough pancake that is typically made from wheat or buckwheat flour.
Are blinis served hot or cold?
Blini can be served slightly warm or at room temperature. Once topped, they are best served immediately.
How long will blinis keep?
Once cooled, blinis will keep in sealed bags in the fridge for up to 2 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. If freezing, defrost in the fridge. Wrap batches from the fridge in foil, then warm before serving.