Syrniki

Ingredients

• 300 g Farmer Cheese
• 1 pcs Egg
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 0.375 tsp Kosher Salt
• 90 g All Purpose Flour
• 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter
• 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 120 g Sour Cream
• 1 pcs Lemon
• 3 tbsp Strawberry Jam

Method

1. In a medium bowl, mash {farmer_cheese} until mostly smooth, then whisk in {egg}, {sugar}, {vanilla_extract}, and {kosher_salt}. Fold in most of the {all_purpose_flour} to make a soft dough that holds its shape; this keeps the centers tender instead of heavy.
2. Dust a plate with some of the {all_purpose_flour}, divide the dough, and gently shape thick patties with lightly floured hands. Coat the outsides lightly so the crust browns evenly without absorbing excess fat.
3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat with {vegetable_oil} and {unsalted_butter}. When the foam subsides, add the patties without crowding, lightly season with a tiny pinch more {kosher_salt}, and fry until deep golden on the first side, then turn and cook until the centers are set and the crust is crisp.
4. Plate the hot syrniki and finish with cool {sour_cream}, a squeeze of {lemon}, and {strawberry_jam} on the side for brightness and contrast.