Blinis with Horseradish, Beetroot and Smoked Trout

Ingredients

For the blinis:

• ¼ cup buckwheat flour
• ¼ cup + 3 tbsp plain white flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 7 g packet of dry yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 140 ml lukewarm milk
• 1 tbsp olive oil for frying

For the topping:

• 150 g vacuum packed beetroot
• 1 heaped tbsp horseradish
• 6-7 tbsp tbsp crème fraiche
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 150 g smoked trout
• Dill for garnish

 

Method

To make blinis, combine buckwheat flour, plain flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, yeast and sugar in a bowl and mix well. Combine the egg and lukewarm milk in a jug and pour into the bowl with dry ingredients and whisk well. Cover with cling film and set aside for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).

To prepare the beetroot topping, place the beetroot, horseradish, 1 tbsp crème fraiche, salt & pepper into a food processor and blitz until well combined. Adjust the seasoning if required.

Heat a little olive oil in pan over medium heat. Spoon the blinis batter into the pan (allow 1 tbsp per pancake) and fry for a minute or so on each side until cooked through.

Top the blinis with beetroot topping, a little blob of crème fraiche, smoked trout and fresh dill. Serve immediately.