Syrniki
Fresh tvorog farmer's cheese, well-drained and dry, mixed with egg and a little flour and pan-fried into small patties — watery cottage cheese instead of proper dry tvorog makes the batter too loose to hold together.
Vegetarian
⚠ Contains: Dairy, Egg, Gluten. Always check your own ingredients — this isn't a guarantee for severe allergies.
Ingredients
- 2 cups tvorog (farmer's cheese), well-drained
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dredging
- A pinch of salt
- Butter or oil, for frying
- Sour cream and jam, to serve
Steps
- Mash the tvorog until smooth, then mix in the egg, sugar, flour, and salt to form a soft, slightly sticky dough.
- Shape into small patties, dusting lightly with flour on both sides.
- Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the patties for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with sour cream and jam.