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Giant Blini "Pizza"
This giant savory pancake, in the style of Russian blini, is perfect for sharing!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 299 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Eastern European
Ingredients
For the blini
- 100 g | 3.5oz buckwheat or wholegrain spelt flour
- 150 g | 5.3oz self-raising flour
- 1 tbsp polenta (optional)
- 2 large eggs , separated
- 300 ml | 10 fl oz whole milk
- 50 g | 2oz butter , melted
- 1 tsp salt
For the topping
- 300 g | 10oz smoked salmon
- 2 tbsp horseradish sauce
- 150 g | 5.3oz sour cream
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 200 g | 7oz raw beetroot , cut into matchsticks (I used candy cane beetroot)
- 2 large handfuls wild rocket leaves
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter in the microwave or in a saucepan and set aside. Separate the eggs and whisk the egg whites till you have soft peaks and set aside.
- Sift the flours, salt and polenta in a large bowl. Add the egg yolks and mix them in.
- Gradually add the milk and 1 tbsp melted butter and mix with a hand whisk until you have a smooth batter.
- Fold the egg whites in. Pour enough melted butter to cover a 23cm (9in) frying pan. Once the butter is gently sizzling pour in half of the pancake batter and swirl until it covers the whole pan.
- Cook over medium heat until bubbles appear on the surface and the pancake is almost set on top.
- Invert the pancake onto a plate and then slide it back into the pan uncooked side down. Cook for a further couple of minutes then transfer onto a plate and keep warm. Repeat with the rest of the batter.
- Slice the blini into eights but keep together. Top with the smoked salmon and beetroot. Drizzle with the horseradish sauce and scatter the rocket leaves on top.
- Season with freshly ground pepper and serve. Notes: make the blin in advance and keep in the fridge, covered with clingfilm for up to a day. Reheat slightly before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
299kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
76mg
(25%)
Sodium
712mg
(30%)
Potassium
272mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
449IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 299kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 712mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 272mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 449IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.