Russian buckwheat blinis: traditional crepes for Pancake week.

buckwheat flour

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: whole wheat flour

Oat flour provides a gluten-free option while whole wheat flour is less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

smoked salmon

🥗Healthier: cooked salmon

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Canned salmon is a budget-friendly alternative.

caviar

💰Cheaper: fish roe

Fish roe offers a similar flavor at a lower price.

Whip eggs until frothy.

Add a little bit of milk and a little bit of flour to the eggs, then add cold water.

Incorporate everything nicely to create bubbles in the batter.

Melt butter in the microwave and add it to the batter.

Preheat a cast iron skillet on an induction stove.

Add avocado oil to the skillet before pouring in the batter.

Check if the skillet is ready by dropping a few drops of butter in it.

Pour batter into the skillet, cooking until almost dry, then flip.

Cook the other side for about 2 minutes until ready.

Repeat the process for remaining batter.

Serve the crepes with smoked salmon, rolling them up, and optionally add sour cream and caviar.

Cooking Techniques

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