Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 tsp

butter

melted

8 unit

sour cream

0.5 tsp

baking soda

1 cup

all-purpose flour

3 tbsp

all-purpose flour

3 unit

eggs

0.5 cup

mayonnaise

1 tsp

salt

6.5 unit

salmon

drained and flaked

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2
~4 min

Butter a cast iron skillet or pie plate.

Step 3
~4 min

Mix sour cream and baking soda together in a large bowl.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 4
~4 min

Add 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons flour, eggs, mayonnaise, and salt to the sour cream mixture.

Step 5
~4 min

Mix to form a thin batter of pouring consistency.

Step 6
~4 min

Pour 1/2 the batter into the prepared skillet or pie plate.

Step 7
~4 min

Mash fish with a fork.

Step 8
~4 min

Spread mashed fish on top of the batter in the skillet.

Step 9
~4 min

Pour the remaining batter over the fish.

Step 10
~4 min

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add dill or parsley to the batter for extra flavor.

Serve warm or cold.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with a light soup.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cucumber salad
Beetroot soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Russia

Cultural Significance

Traditional comfort food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Weeknight Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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