Pancakes with Buckwheat and Mushrooms
A hearty and flavorful dish featuring thin buckwheat pancakes filled with a savory mixture of sautéed mushrooms and onions, often served with sour cream.
🧂 Ingredients
- 200 g Buckwheat flour
- 100 g All-purpose flour
- 500 ml Milk
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil(for the batter, plus more for frying)
- 400 g Mushrooms(sliced (e.g., champignons or forest mushrooms))
- 1 medium Onion(finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp Butter(for sautéing)
- 2 tbsp Fresh dill(chopped, for garnish)
- to serve Sour cream
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together buckwheat flour, all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt.
💡 Tip: Sifting the flours can help prevent lumps. - 2
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and milk. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking until a smooth batter forms. Stir in 2 tbsp of vegetable oil.
💡 Tip: Let the batter rest for 15-20 minutes to allow the flour to hydrate. - 3
While the batter rests, prepare the filling. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet with the onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are browned and their liquid has evaporated, about 10-15 minutes.
💡 Tip: Don't overcrowd the pan; cook mushrooms in batches if necessary. - 5
Heat a lightly oiled non-stick skillet or crepe pan over medium-high heat. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the pan, swirling to coat the bottom thinly. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
💡 Tip: The first pancake might not be perfect, use it to test the heat. - 6
Repeat with the remaining batter, stacking the cooked pancakes on a plate. Keep them warm.
💡 Tip: You can cover the stack with foil or a clean kitchen towel. - 7
To serve, place a pancake on a plate, spoon a generous amount of the mushroom and onion filling onto one half, and fold the other half over. Alternatively, roll the pancake around the filling.
💡 Tip: Warm the filling slightly before serving if desired. - 8
Garnish with fresh dill and serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream.
💡 Tip: A sprinkle of black pepper can also enhance the flavor.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a richer flavor, use a mix of wild and cultivated mushrooms.
- ✓Ensure the pan is hot enough before adding batter for thin, even pancakes.
- ✓The filling can be made ahead of time and reheated.
🔄 Variations
- Add a pinch of nutmeg to the mushroom filling.
- Incorporate some finely chopped cooked pork or chicken into the mushroom mixture for a heartier filling.
- Serve with a side of pickled vegetables.