| Smoked Salmon One-Bite Burgers On Blini FOR THE BLINI:
2 cups of all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons of buckwheat flour 1 package of active dry yeast 1 1/2 tablespoons of sugar 2 1/2 cups of warm milk (105°F/41°C to 115°F/46°C) 3 eggs, separated 3 tablespoons of melted butter 3 tablespoons of sour cream 1/2 tablespoons of salt Vegetable oil for brushing griddle |
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To make the blini: In a large bowl combine flours, yeast, and sugar. Add milk and heat until batter is smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm place about 1 hour or until double in size. Add egg yolks, butter, sour cream, and salt; mix thoroughly. In a small bowl beat egg whites until medium peaks form; fold into butter. Heat lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. Spoon 1 tablespoon batter onto hot griddle. making several blini at a time. Cook until tops are bubbly and bubbles burst; turn and cook second side until golden. Keep warm. FOR THE SALMON BURGERS:
1 1/2 pounds of skinless salmon 1/2 pound of skinless smoked salmon 4 tablespoons of snipped chives 1 tablespoon of lemon juice 2 teaspoons of extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper Pinch salt Non-stick cooking spray for spraying patties Dill mustard
To make the salmon burgers: Cut the fresh and smoked salmon into very small pieces. In a blender or food processor, pulse together, in batches, about 10 to 15 seconds each, until blended. Combine ground salmon, chives, lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, and salt; mix lightly. Line a tray with waxed paper and spray lightly with cooking spray. Shape salmon mixture into 32 two-inch diameter patties and place on waxed paper. Spray tops of burgers with cooking spray. Cover with waxed paper and place in refrigerator for 5 minutes. Use a spatula to transfer and arrange patties carefully on cooking grate. Grill 4 to 5 minutes for medium (160°F/60°C), turning once two-thirds through grilling time. To make the appetizer, top each blini with a smoked salmon burgers and a dollop of dill mustard. Makes 16 servings. |