Description
These savory pancakes are topped with roe, red onion, and crème fraîche for a unique brunch or appetizer. A delicious twist on a classic!
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 6 oz (160 g) roe
- 7 oz (200 ml) crème fraîche
- 1 red onion
- 1 lemon
- Fresh dill
- Mixed lettuce
- 2 oz (50 g) Västerbottensost cheese, grated
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 tablespoons whipped cream
- 2 oz (50 ml) wheat flour
- 2 oz (50 g) boiled potatoes, crushed
- Salt and white pepper
- Butter
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat crème fraîche.
- If Västerbottensost is unavailable, substitute with another firm, flavorful cheese like Gruyère or Parmesan.
- These pancakes are best served immediately, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 150