Syrniki (Russian Cheese Pancakes)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dairy-free cottage cheese
• 1 tablespoon Flaxseed meal
• 3 tablespoons Water
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1In a small bowl, combine the 3 tablespoons of water with the 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal. Stir well and let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken into a gel.
2. 2In a medium bowl, add the 1 cup of dairy-free cottage cheese, the thickened flaxseed mixture, the 2 tablespoons of sugar, the 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour, and the 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
3. 3Stir all the ingredients in the medium bowl together until they are just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
4. 4Place a 10-inch non-stick skillet on the stovetop and add the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Heat the oil over medium heat, which is about 350°F (175°C).
5. 5Once the oil is hot, carefully drop rounded tablespoons of the cheese mixture into the skillet. You should be able to fit about 3-4 pancakes at a time, leaving some space between them.
6. 6Cook the pancakes for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side, until they are golden brown and the edges look set. Carefully flip each pancake and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes on the second side, until golden brown and cooked through.
7. 7Remove the cooked syrniki from the skillet and place them on a plate. Serve the syrniki hot with dairy-free sour cream or jam, if desired.

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