Caviar and BlinisMarcus Nilsson
Russian blinis traditionally call for yeast, but our mini-pancake version is blissfully easy. Use as much or as little caviar as you like, depending on how indulgent you're feeling.
Recipe information
Total Time
20 minutes
Yield
Makes 24 pancakes
Ingredients
1 cup buckwheat pancake mix (we like the unsweetened organic one from Whole Foods, but you can use any unsweetened kind and follow the package instructions for all pancake ingredients, using an egg if called for)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 egg
1 tablespoon melted butter or vegetable oil
2/3 cup milk (any fat content) or water
Black caviar (our favorite is paddlefish)
Crème fraîche
Chives, snipped
Smoked salmon (optional)
Minced red onion (optional)
Preparation
Step 1
1. Combine the pancake mix with the salt, egg, butter or oil, and milk or water.
Step 2
2. Lightly brush another tablespoon of melted butter onto a skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 3
3. When the skillet is hot, spoon the batter into it a tablespoon at a time.
Step 4
4. Cook the blinis until tiny bubbles appear, about 1 minute, then flip them and fry until golden brown on each side.
Step 5
5. Transfer the blinis to a platter and serve warm with the caviar, crème fraîche, chives, and smoked salmon and onion (if desired).
