Blinchaty pirog

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOil
1Onion; chopped
2Cloves garlic; chopped
12ouncesGround beef
3teaspoonsTomato paste
12ouncesMushrooms; minced fine
6ouncesDry red wine
1tablespoonOil
4ouncesFlour; sifted
10ouncesNon-fat milk
cupPlain yogurt; strained
1tablespoonDill
½cupCooked rice
2ouncesGreen onion; chopped
1tablespoonDill; fresh
½cupCottage cheese
1tablespoonArrowroot dissolved in water
Lemon juice
Cayenne
1Egg
1Egg yolk
dashSalt & pepper
2ouncesSweet white wine

Directions

CREPES

SAUCE

In a wok or large skillet saute in 1 tb oil, onion and garlic til onion is clear. Remove and set aside.

Brown ground beef and add 3 tsp tomato paste. When browned, return onion and garlic to wok, add mushrooms, red wine, cooked rice, green onion and dill. Add arrowroot dissolved in water to thicken. Squeeze in some lemon juice and sprinkle with cayenne. Place in warm oven until needed and just before using, add cottage cheese.

CREPES:

Blend all ingredients except oil and let stand 30 minutes before using. Pour oil into crepe pan, swoosh around and pour remainder into batter. Make 1 large pancake covering one side with branches of fresh dill or sprinkle with dried dill. Turn and cook and remove. Make other large pancakes until batter is gone.

SAUCE: Combine ingredients and serve over combined dish.

TO SERVE: Place crepe on platter and layer meat and mushroom mixture over pancake. Place another pancake on top, then meat, then pancake, etc. until finished. Top with dilled pancake and serve with sauce on the side.

Source: Graham Kerr, 8/93 Typed by .\\\\ichele