Name: Mushroom-filled Pancake Purses
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: Premium grade wheat flour - 100 g; Milk 0.5% - 250 ml; Ground allspice - 1 pinch; Vegetable oil 2 tbsp. l. - 1 tbsp.; Butter 82.5% - 40 g; Paprika - 0.3 tsp.; Cherry tomatoes - to taste; Sour cream 33% - to taste; oregano - 1 pinch; Salt - ½ tsp.; Green onion - 20 g; Onions 2 pcs. - ½ pcs.; Mini Button Mushrooms - 250 g; Egg - 1 pcs.

Russian

Pancake pouches with filling are considered an appetizer, but they can easily replace a hearty dinner. We put fried mushrooms inside, but you can make any filling: chicken, minced meat, or roasted vegetables. Try making a sweet version of the pouches too, filling them with fruit salad in whipped cream or pieces of dried fruit mixed with berry puree. Tie the pancakes with a green onion feather or a string of braided cheese.

First, sift the flour to aerate it. Thoroughly wash and dry the mushrooms and green onions. Peel the regular onions.

Pour the milk into a bowl, add the egg and vegetable oil. Season with 0.25 tsp of salt and whisk lightly with a fork or whisk.

Gradually incorporate the flour into the milk and egg mixture, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. The result should be a smooth, thin batter. Let it rest for 15 minutes at room temperature to allow the gluten to develop. This will make the pancakes more pliable and prevent them from tearing.

Heat the pan and cook the pancakes, spreading the batter thinly and evenly. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Dice the mushrooms finely. Mince the onion.

Place the onions in a hot pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add the mushrooms to the onions. Stirring occasionally, cook the vegetables until done. All the liquid from the mushrooms should evaporate, and the vegetables themselves should be slightly browned.

Add the remaining salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika to the roasted vegetables. Stir and remove from heat.

Place the pancake on a board. Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of mushroom filling into the center.

Gather the edges of the pancake over the filling. Take a stalk of green onion and use it to tie the pancake. Repeat these steps with all the ingredients, placing the finished pouches on a serving plate.

Mushroom pouches can be served either warm or chilled. If desired, reheat the appetizer in the microwave. Garnish with cherry tomatoes and serve with sour cream.

Mushroom-filled Pancake Purses

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