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Syrniki (Сырники)
Syrniki (Сырники) reads sweetness 6.6, fruity 4.7 and richness 4.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Russian main, about 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.3 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.0 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.9 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.7 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.1 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.3 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.6 · Fruity 4.7 · Richness 4.6 · Sourness 3.7 · Salinity 3.6 · Umami 3.5 · Floral 3.3 · Funk & Ferment 2.7 · Nutty 1.9 · Marine & Briny 0.9 · Bitterness 0.7 · Citrus 0.6
What's in it (9)
- 1 lb farmer's cheese
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup plain flour
- pinch of salt
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup jam
Time & effort: about 30 min (15 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 331.9 kcal, 16.3 g protein, 24.6 g fat, 11.2 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Beat farmer's cheese with eggs, sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until smooth, then work in enough flour to make a soft but workable dough.
- Shape into small round patties, dust with flour, and fry in oil over medium heat until golden on both sides and cooked through.
- Serve warm with sour cream and berry jam.
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- Varenyky z Vyshniamy (Sour Cherry Varenyky) — Ukrainian
- Che Ba Mau (Three-Color Dessert) — Vietnamese
- Scones with Clotted Cream and Jam — British
- Palacsinta (Hungarian Crepes) — Hungarian
- Tarte Tatin — French
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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.