Pan-Fried Tvorog Syrniki with Sour Cream

What you need

• 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) tvorog, farmer's cheese, about 9% fat, well drained
• 1 large egg
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla sugar, optional
• 1 pinch salt
• 60 g (1/2 cup) plain flour, plus about 40 g (1/3 cup) for coating
• 4 tbsp sunflower oil, or other neutral oil
• sour cream, for serving

Method

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1. 1

   Mash the tvorog with a fork, or press it through a sieve, until no large lumps remain.

2. 2

   Mix in the egg, sugar, vanilla sugar and salt until evenly combined.

3. 3

   Sift in the 60 g of flour and stir to a soft dough that holds its shape. If it sticks badly to your hands, add 1-2 tbsp more flour.

4. 4

   Spread the coating flour on a plate.

5. 5

   Roll the dough into a log about 5 cm (2 in) thick on the floured plate and cut it into 12 slices.

6. 6

   Shape each slice into a round patty about 1.5 cm (1/2 in) thick and coat it lightly in flour on all sides.

7. 7

   Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.

8. 8

   Fry the syrniki in batches, without crowding, until deep golden underneath, 3-4 min.

9. 9

   Turn them over and fry until the second side is golden and they feel springy, 3-4 min more.

10. 10

    Drain briefly on paper towels and serve warm with sour cream.

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