Lithuanian Herring Pancakes -- Feasting, Fasting, and Christmas Eve

herring

🥗Healthier: mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Mackerel is a healthier fatty fish option, while canned tuna is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories, while plain yogurt is a budget-friendly alternative.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while mashed cauliflower is lower in carbs.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour provides more fiber, while all-purpose flour is often less expensive.

Discuss the importance of herring in Lithuanian Christmas cuisine.

Prepare ingredients: 250 grams of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, a small amount of salt, a small amount of sugar, herring in oil, and 400 milliliters of water.

Whisk together flour, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl.

Stir in water until the consistency resembles sour cream.

Chop the onion and brown it in a hot pan with vegetable oil.

Crumble the herring into the batter once the onion is browned.

Stir the browned onion into the batter.

Heat the pan and add a bit of oil before cooking the pancakes.

Spoon the batter into the pan to form pancakes and cook until ready to flip.

Flip the pancakes and cook through.

Serve pancakes with mayonnaise on top and garnish with celery leaves.

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