For Mardi Gras, Petrossian presents its Russian-style pancakes with smoked salmon, salmon roe, crème fraîche, lemon, and fresh herbs. Customize as you like!
Preparation: 15 minutes • Cooking: 20 minutes • Rest: 2 hours
Ingredients for 4 people
- 4 slices of smoked salmon
- 125 g salmon roe
- 40 cl crème fraîche
- ½ bunch dill and/or chives
- 1 lemon
- Salt, pepper
For the pancakes (about 12)
- 50 cl whole milk
- 200 g flour
- 4 eggs
- 20 g melted butter
- 3 pinches of salt
Method
For the pancakes
- Whisk the eggs with salt.
- Add the flour and whisk again.
- Gradually incorporate the milk while whisking.
- Finally add the melted butter and mix until smooth.
- Let the batter rest for 2 hours at room temperature.
- Heat a pan over high heat.
- Pour a thin layer of batter into the pan.
- When the edges lift, flip the pancake.
- To keep pancakes warm if making in advance, place them in a pan covered with a plate over medium heat.
For plating
- Grate the lemon zest, chop fresh herbs and mix with crème fraîche. Season to taste.
- Place on each hot pancake a slice of smoked salmon, a spoon of salmon roe, and a spoon of the cream-lemon-herbs mixture.
- Serve immediately.
For a sweet version
Whisk the eggs with 60g sugar, 30g rum, and a vanilla pod. Top your pancakes with honey or jam.
Photography: Aimery Chemin • Culinary styling: Coralie Ferreira
