Russian · main
Blini (Блины)
Blini (Блины) reads marine & briny 6.6, salinity 6.3 and sweetness 5.8 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Russian main, about 1 hr 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 8.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.5 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.7 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 1.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Marine & Briny 6.6 · Salinity 6.3 · Sweetness 5.8 · Richness 5.8 · Umami 5.5 · Fruity 4.6 · Sourness 3.3 · Funk & Ferment 2.8 · Floral 1.2 · Earthy 0.7 · Citrus 0.6
What's in it (11)
- 1 1/2 cups plain flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 1/2 tsp dry yeast
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 oz caviar
- 1/4 cup jam
Time & effort: about 1 hr 30 min (30 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 250.1 kcal, 14.6 g protein, 7.6 g fat, 30.7 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Dissolve yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar, let foam 10 minutes, then whisk together with flour, eggs, warmed milk, salt, and melted butter into a thin batter.
- Let rise 1 hour until bubbly.
- Fry thin rounds in a lightly buttered pan over medium heat, flipping once.
- Serve with sour cream and caviar for a savory version, or with jam and butter for sweet.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.