For the sophisticated lover. The classic Russian breakfast of small savoury pancakes. Also works well served with scrambled or poached eggs.
Ingredients
1/2 cup self raising flour
1/3 cup buckwheat flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
40g butter
1/3 cup sour cream
100g smoked salmon
2 hard boiled eggs, cut into wedges
Dill sprigs
Caviar or fish roe
Method
Sift the flours into a bowl and add the combined egg and milk. Whisk until fully combined then cover and set aside for 10 minutes
After 10 minutes, melt a little butter in a large non stick frying pan over medium heat
Working in batches, add 1/4 cups of mixture to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until bubbles form on the top. Turn and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from the pan, keep warm and repeat with remaining mixture
To serve, divide the blinis between serving plates. Dollop a little sour cream on each then top with smoked salmon, wedges of hard boiled egg and sprigs of dill. Add a little spoonful of caviar if desired
Tips & Hints
Serving with a shot of vodka is completely optional!
