Description
Topped with roe, red onion and crème fraîche, this savory Swedish pancake incorporates a unique cheese into the batter for a delicious appetizer or brunch treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Toppings
- 5.6 ounces roe (160 grams) – whitefish, salmon, vendace or caviar
- 6.75 fluid ounces crème fraîche (200 ml)
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Fresh dill, for garnish
- Mixed lettuce, for serving
Västerbottensost Cheese Pancakes
- 1.7 ounces Västerbottensost cheese, grated (50 grams)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 tablespoons whipped cream
- 1.7 fluid ounces wheat flour (50 ml)
- 1.7 ounces boiled potatoes, crushed (50 grams)
- Salt and white pepper, to taste
- Butter, for frying
Instructions
1. Prepare the Toppings
- Let the roe drain in a fine mesh strainer.
- Chop the red onion and set aside.
- Cut the lemon into wedges.
- Prepare fresh dill and mixed lettuce for serving.
2. Prepare the Pancake Batter
- Separate the egg yolks from the whites.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks.
- In another bowl, mix the egg yolks, grated Västerbottensost cheese, milk, and whipped cream.
- Add the wheat flour and crushed boiled potatoes to the egg yolk mixture and combine well.
- Gently fold in the whisked egg whites into the batter.
- Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
3. Cook the Pancakes
- Heat a small amount of butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Pour a portion of the batter into the pan and spread it out to form a pancake.
- Fry the pancake on both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter as needed.
4. Assemble the Dish
- Serve the cheese pancakes topped with a spoonful of whitefish roe.
- Add a dollop of crème fraîche and sprinkle with chopped red onion.
- Garnish with fresh dill and a lemon wedge.
- Serve with a side of mixed lettuce.
Notes
- Alternative Ingredients: If you can’t find Västerbottensost cheese, substitute with another sharp, hard cheese like a sharp, aged cheddar or parmesan.
- Draining the Roe: Ensure the roe is well-drained to avoid excess moisture on the pancakes.
- Pan Size: Use a non-stick or well-seasoned frying pan to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Appetizer, Brunch, Breakfast
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 150g
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg