Easy Blini with Caviar - My Favorite Appetizer Recipe!

caviar

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: fish roe

Avocado provides creaminess while fish roe offers a similar texture at a lower cost.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat alternative.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water can be a budget-friendly substitute.

Pour 1 and 1/2 cups of buttermilk into a large mixing bowl.

Add 2 teaspoons of melted butter and 1 large egg, then whisk together.

In a separate bowl, combine 1 and 1/3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt.

Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until smooth and clump-free.

Preheat the stove top griddle to medium-low heat and add a little oil to prevent sticking.

Drop tablespoon-sized amounts of batter onto the hot griddle.

Flip the pancakes once air bubbles form and the top becomes less glossy.

Place cooked pancakes onto a wire rack to cool completely without stacking.

Chop about 1 tablespoon of capers and transfer to a serving bowl.

Prepare 2 hard-boiled eggs by separating the egg whites from the yolks and dicing the whites.

Crush the yolks with a fork and place in a separate bowl.

Finely chop some shallots and set aside.

Prepare a serving tray with bowls of black caviar and salmon roe on crushed ice.

Add a bowl of crème fraiche, diced shallots, and egg yolk to the tray.

Arrange the mini pancakes around the toppings and garnish with fresh dill.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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