Syrniki (; ; ) are fried Eastern Slavic

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(curd cheese) pancakes. They are a part of Belarusian, Russian, Ukrainian, Latvian (''biezpiena plācenīši'') and

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(''varškėčiai''). In Russia, they are also known as tvorozhniki (творо́жники).

Etymology

The name ''syrniki'' is derived from the Slavic word ''syr'' (сир), meaning a soft curd cheese. The

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retains the old Slavic sense of the word, as in ''domashnii syr'' (домашній сир, literal translation 'domestic cheese'), whereas in Russian another old Slavic word for curd cheese, ''tvorog'' (творог), is used.

Preparation

Syrnyky or tvorozhniki are made from creamy tvorog, mixed with

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, eggs and

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, sometimes adding vanilla extract. Pot cheese or farmer's cheese or

is suggested as a substitute for the '' tvorog''. The soft mixture is shaped into cakes, which are pan- or shallow-fried in vegetable oil or in hot butter. The consistency should remain slightly creamy, while they are slightly browned on both sides. They are traditionally sweet and served for breakfast or dessert, but can be made savory as well. Raisins, chopped dried apricot, fresh apples or pears are sometimes added into the batter. They are typically served with varenye, jam, smetana (sour cream) and / or melted butter.

Outside Eastern Europe

Their equivalent in Germany, especially East Germany, are the Quarkkäulchen. Syrniki have gained popularity in

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in recent years, brought by immigrants from Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus.

References

External links

Tatian Uddin recipe
- Rossiyskaya Gazeta
Ukrainian Syrniki Recipe (Cheese Pancakes)
* https://www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk/recipes/breakfasts/syrniki
Syrniki (Curd-Cheese Pancakes)
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Etymology

Preparation

Outside Eastern Europe

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