📍 Across Ukraine⏱ 25 min🍽 Serves: 4vegetarian

Syrnyky — Cheese Pancakes

A golden breakfast worth slowing down for.

Where it comes from

All over Ukraine

History

Syrnyky are made from fresh farmer cheese. Related dishes belong to several Eastern European cuisines; Ukrainian households use many proportions and toppings.

Today

Use well-drained farmer cheese for tender pancakes that need little flour.

Ingredients

• 500 g well-drained farmer cheese
• 1 eggs
• 40 g sugar
• 60 g all-purpose flour
• 30 ml neutral cooking oil

Method

1. Drain excess whey from the cheese and mash with a fork.
2. Mix in the egg, sugar, a pinch of salt, and 40 g flour.
3. Use the remaining flour to shape small pancakes; the base batch makes about 8–10.
4. Fry over medium-low heat for 4–5 minutes per side.
5. Cover for 2 minutes more, until the centers are cooked.

How to serve

Serve with sour cream, berries, or preserves.

Sources

• Cultural background

Check ingredients for allergens. Times and amounts are approximate.