What to make from pancakes for a festive table: a recipe for an elementary appetizer

Pancakes are a versatile dish that can be both an independent dish and the basis for gourmet appetizers. For a festive table, you can make original pancake "bags" that will be a spectacular decoration and surprise your guests. This appetizer combines the tenderness of pancakes, the aroma of mushrooms, and the delicate taste of smoked fillet. It is easy to prepare but looks incredibly elegant.

The idea of cooking delicious julienne in pancakes for a festive table was published on the Instagram page of food blogger zefirka recipes. Let's learn how to create this culinary masterpiece.

Ingredients for pancakes:

• eggs – 3 pcs.
• sugar – 1 tbsp.
• salt – 0.5 tsp
• flour – 200 g
• milk – 500 ml.
• oil – 3 tbsp.

Method of preparation:

1. In a bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar and salt until smooth.

2. Gradually add the sifted flour, mixing thoroughly to avoid lumps.

3. Pour in the barely warm milk in portions while stirring.

4. Add the oil and mix thoroughly again.

5. Heat a dry frying pan (without oil) and cook the pancakes on both sides until golden brown.

6. Put the pancakes on a plate.

Ingredients for the filling:

• mushrooms (champignons or other) – 400 g
• smoked and boiled chicken fillet – 100 g
• onion – 1 pc.
• hard cheese – 100 g
• sour cream – 2 tbsp
• salt, pepper – to taste
• oil for frying

Method of preparation:

1. Finely chop the onion and fry it in a preheated frying pan with vegetable oil until transparent.

2. Add the chopped mushrooms, salt and pepper.

3. Cook until all excess liquid has evaporated from the mushrooms.

4. Cut the chicken into small cubes, and grate the cheese.

5. Add the chopped fillet, cheese, and sour cream to the mushrooms and mix well.

6. Simmer for 5 minutes to mix all the ingredients well.

7. Put 2-3 tbsp of the filling in the middle of each pancake.

8. Roll the pancakes into a bag.

9. Secure the bag with a strip of cheese (you can warm it up for elasticity) or a green onion feather.

10. Before serving, the appetizer can be slightly warmed up in the oven to make the cheese viscous and flavorful.