Syniki with roast plum compote
Impossibly moreish light little pancakes made from whey cheese, known as “Syrniki” in Ukraine, Russia, Belarussia, Latvia, Lithuania , Slovenia and “Nalangate” in Romania and traditionally served with sour cream and jam. Olia Hercules in Mamushka goes for maple syrup with hers, me? I like an apricot or plum compote with mine.
It is worth being daring with just the smallest hint of flour for lighter fluffier pancakes result. And about that cheese….high quality full fat cheese with a high protein content will give you the best tasting pancakes with great mouth feel and texture.
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