Compared to pancakes, “bellini” is a dish whose countries of origin are Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. And although she has made it all the way this far, unfortunately she does not occupy enough space in the Israeli kitchen.
Unlike the pancake, the pancakes from Eastern Europe are characterized by their delicacy and delicacy, and they go well with both the salty and the sweet dressing. And although their basic taste is neutral, in simple, easy and original ways you can upgrade any omelette to an unforgettable dish.
We have collected for you some ideas for festive blinches, which will take you half an hour to prepare and will be followed by compliments for an entire evening.
The classic version – a recipe that does it right
For the basic batter, whisk together flour, water, milk, eggs and salt in a bowl until a uniform texture is obtained, and let it rest for about half an hour (if there are small lumps, don’t panic, they will disappear later).
Then, pour some of the batter into the pan until it covers the whole thing and no more. After a few minutes check, and if it is brown – turn the omelette to the other side for a few more minutes.
Remove from the heat and place on a paper towel.
And now proceed to make the filling: to make it like grandma’s in the village in Russia, mix together white cheese, egg, sugar, flour and vanilla extract until a stable puree.
Now, the fun part: put a spoonful of the filling in the center of each omelette, and wrap it on two opposite sides until you get a nice, square “package”. Place this sweetness in a hot pan greased with butter (don’t try to be clever with margarine or oil), and fry for several cycles until a beautiful golden hue is obtained.
When serving, be sure to sprinkle powdered sugar on top, it has a significant part in the effect, and if there is a decorated porcelain plate and some fresh berries – prefer to serve the dish in the version closest to the original. Grandma, thank you.
The children’s version – a chocolate and playful recipe
The truth is that this recipe is really funny because it is easy. In two words: chocolate for spreading. In four words: chocolate for spreading with surprises.
This time you will not roll it into a square, but leave it open and fold it into three at the end, just like a crepe – only with half the work. The basic version of the batter remains the same, only this version is going to shock grandma (and thrill your little ones, respectively).
Spread their favorite chocolate on each omelet, and sprinkle white chocolate crackling on top, which will create a colorful effect and melt slowly. Another option for slightly older children (well, even middle-aged children can enjoy it) is a chocolate spread with peanut butter drops or halva hairs on it.
To upgrade the celebration, you can have a chocolate day, where each of the children will choose a chocolate dish to their taste. This recipe can totally be a possibility, and just think of a table that has some blintzes with chocolate, Chocolate balls And a simple chocolate cake – the kids will feel like a chef for a day, and the rest of the family will earn indulgent desserts that will last the whole week.
The healthy version – fresh green stuffing
The pancakes, known for their dominant white color, can surprise for a change with a bright green filling, which will give contrast to the eye and mouth. After preparing the basic batter, prepare the most fragrant stuffing you will ever make: chop together fresh herbs – the mixes are at your discretion.
One of the successful combinations is parsley, coriander, dill and mint. Mix them well among themselves, then with sour cream, a little crushed garlic, salt and pepper. The brave among you can add a little blush, and get a dish that is like a pita salad.
It is recommended to serve the omelet warm and the filling cold, so that in each bite a contrast will be revealed both in terms of taste and temperature. With appetite!
The sophisticated version – only for the brave
Blinches It really doesn’t have to come with excessive sweetness, and it’s really not a dish for children only. Like pancakes, you can play with this dish in all kinds of ways, with one of the delicious ways being the sweet-salty-spicy version, for adults only. And even though it makes such a significant difference, this game is really simple to make.
Make the same batter from the previous section, but you’re going to get to know the batter this time from the other side: instead of fine ricotta, use 27% sour cream, which even before the salt gives a kick of acidity in the right place. Add chips of fried onion to it and replace it with wipes, season with salt and pepper, and enjoy the look of all the diners at the table with the first bite.