Caviar Pancakes
Luxurious, bite-sized Russian blini (pancakes) topped with premium caviar, crème fraîche, and fresh herbs—a timeless appetizer for special occasions. Combines delicate pancakes with sustainable caviar for an eco-conscious twist on tradition.
Ingredients
For the Pancakes (Blini):
- 1 cup all-purpose flour substitute buckwheat flour for authenticity
- 1¼ cups whole milk or crème fraîche + milk for richness
- 2 large eggs separated
- 3 tbsp melted butter + extra for cooking
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped
For the Toppings:
- 30 –50g premium caviar Osetra, Beluga, or sustainable farmed
- ¼ cup crème fraîche or sour cream
- 1 small red onion minced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 1 tbsp capers optional
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
Prepare Batter:
- Whisk egg yolks, milk, melted butter, and salt. Gradually add flour until smooth.
- Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites and chives.
Cook Blini:
- Heat a nonstick skillet. Drop 1 tbsp batter per blini, cooking until golden (1–2 mins/side).
Assemble:
- Top each blini with crème fraîche, caviar, red onion, dill, and capers. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Caviar Quality: Opt for sustainably farmed caviar (e.g., Sterling White Sturgeon) for ethical luxury.
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Substitutions:
- Use buckwheat flour for traditional Russian blini.
- Replace crème fraîche with Greek yogurt for tanginess.
- Storage: Blini freeze well; caviar must be served fresh.