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Syrniki

🇺🇦 A dish from Ukraine

Syrniki, a dish from Ukraine
Tatyana Morozyuk, color processing by Off-shell · CC BY-SA 3.0

Syrniki are fried Eastern Slavic quark pancakes. They are a part of Belarusian, Russian, Ukrainian, Latvian and Lithuanian (varškėčiai) cuisines.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsquark/fresh cheese, eggs, flour, sugar, raisins
🔥Cooking methodpan-fried into small pancakes
👅Flavour & stylemildly sweet, creamy, soft texture
🕒When it’s eatenbreakfast or dessert, served with sour cream or jam

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Syrniki come from?
Syrniki is a dish that originated in Ukraine.
What is Syrniki?
Syrniki are fried Eastern Slavic quark pancakes. They are a part of Belarusian, Russian, Ukrainian, Latvian and Lithuanian (varškėčiai) cuisines.