Blini with Caviar or Smoked Salmon
Small yeasted buckwheat pancakes topped with sour cream, smoked salmon or caviar, and chives.
Why It Works
Yeast fermentation gives blini a slightly tangy, airy crumb. The buckwheat adds nutty earthiness that pairs perfectly with the briny richness of salmon or caviar.
Key Ingredients
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