Ukrainian Food Vlog: Syrnyky/ Сирники

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: farmer's cheese

Ricotta offers a similar texture with less salt.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with fewer calories.

flour

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Oat flour adds fiber and is gluten-free.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean enhances flavor naturally.

Mix farmer cheese in a bowl until smooth.

Add a little bit of salt and sugar; mix well.

Add vanilla sugar and mix again.

Add flour gradually until a dough forms; mix with hands.

Add 2 eggs to the mixture; continue mixing until combined.

Form the mixture into pancakes the size of your hand.

Prepare a frying pan with oil over medium heat.

Coat each pancake in flour before frying.

Fry pancakes until golden brown, flipping once.

Remove from pan and serve with sour cream.

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