Finnish Spinach Pancakes Two Ways | Pinaattiletut kahteen tapaan

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Kale offers similar nutrients, while frozen spinach is more economical.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

Use 150 grams of frozen spinach, or fresh spinach that has been wilted.

Crack 2 eggs into a bowl and whisk them.

Add 5 deciliters of milk and 3 tablespoons of oil to the eggs and whisk together.

Add 3 deciliters of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of sugar to the mixture and mix until lumps are gone.

Squeeze excess liquid from the thawed spinach and mix it into the batter.

Let the batter hydrate for 15-20 minutes.

Heat a frying pan and add a little butter or oil.

Pour batter into the pan to make small pancakes and fry until golden brown.

For a modern version, make a large pancake in the pan.

Add cooked mushrooms and onions mixed with sour cream, salt, and pepper to one side of the large pancake.

Fold the pancake over the filling and serve.

Serve the classic version with boiled potatoes and lingonberry jam, and garnish with scallions.

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