syrniki

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

drain the tvarog by wrapping it in cheesecloth and letting it sit in a sieve or hang for 30–60 minutes to remove excess moisture.

Step 2

press the tvarog/farmer’s cheese through a fine mesh sieve for an ultra-smooth texture

Step 3

in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.

Step 4

fold in the sieved tvarog until fully combined.

Step 5

sift in the flour and cornstarch, then mix until just combined.

Step 6

fold in the cold chocolate chips. batter should be soft, slightly sticky, but scoopable.

Step 7

heat a nonstick skillet over low-medium heat.

Step 8

fry syrniki in batches, about 3-4 minutes per side, until deep golden.

Step 9

serve while warm with some sour cream and jam/fruit preserves. enjoy!