Caviar and Blinis
Elegant Russian-inspired blinis made with buckwheat pancake mix, served with luxurious black caviar and traditional accompaniments like crème fraîche and chives. These delicate pancakes make the perfect base for a sophisticated appetizer.
Ingredients
- •1 cup buckwheat pancake mix
- •½ teaspoon kosher salt
- •1 whole egg
- •1 tablespoon melted butter or vegetable oil
- •⅔ cup milk
- •2 ounces Black caviar
- •4 ounces Crème fraîche
- •2 tablespoons Chives
- •4 ounces Smoked salmon
- •2 tablespoons Minced red onion
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
1. Combine the pancake mix with the salt, egg, butter or oil, and milk or water.
3 min
- 2.
2. Lightly brush another tablespoon of melted butter onto a skillet over medium-high heat.
1 min
- 3.
3. When the skillet is hot, spoon the batter into it a tablespoon at a time.
2 min
- 4.
4. Cook the blinis until tiny bubbles appear, about 1 minute, then flip them and fry until golden brown on each side.
2 min
- 5.
5. Transfer the blinis to a platter and serve warm with the caviar, crème fraîche, chives, and smoked salmon and onion (if desired).
2 min