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Ingredients · 2 servings

• 90 gBuckwheat groat, rinsed, then cooked and cooled
• 650 mlWater, for boiling
• 3Egg, 1 beaten, 2 reserved for soft-boiling
• 150 gFarmer's curd cheese, crumbled
• 10 gWheat flour
• 3 gSalt
• 24 gSunflower oil, for frying

Equipment

stovetop, kitchen scale, measuring jug, saucepan, sieve, plate, mixing bowl, fork, spoon, frying pan, spatula, small saucepan

Instructions

1. 1
   Gather Ingredients

   Gather measured ingredients plus a saucepan, sieve, plate, mixing bowl, fork, spoon, frying pan, spatula, and small saucepan. · 5 min

   What to look for: All ingredients are measured and tools are within reach.

2. 2
   Cook Groats

   Boil buckwheat groats in water over medium heat until tender, then drain well and spread them on a plate. · 15 min

   What to look for: Groats are swollen and tender, with no hard center.

3. 3
   Cool Groats

   Cool the drained groats completely until no steam remains, loosening them with a fork so the patties do not turn pasty. · 20 min

   What to look for: Groats look separate, matte, and fully cooled.

4. 4
   Mix Batter

   Combine cooled groats, crumbled twaróg, 1 beaten egg, wheat flour, and salt in a bowl, pressing gently with a fork. · 5 min

   What to look for: Mixture is moist, speckled with curd, and lightly bound.

5. 5
   Check Texture

   Press a spoonful of mixture in your palm; add no extra flour if it holds together as a soft, slightly sticky patty. · 2 min

   What to look for: A pressed portion keeps its shape without crumbling apart.

6. 6
   Form Patties

   Shape the mixture into small flat patties with damp hands, keeping them compact so they fry evenly without breaking. · 5 min

   What to look for: Patties are flat, even, and hold together on the plate.

7. 7
   Boil Side Eggs

   Lower 2 eggs into simmering water and cook for 6 minutes, then cool briefly for a soft yolk to serve beside the pancakes. · 6 min

   What to look for: Egg whites are set while the centers still feel slightly soft.

8. 8
   Fry Pancakes

   Heat sunflower oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry patties for 3-4 minutes per side until crisp and golden. · 10 min

   What to look for: Both sides are golden brown with crisp edges.

9. 9
   Serve Hot

   Serve the buckwheat pancakes hot with the peeled soft-boiled eggs on the side, keeping the crisp edges uncovered. · 2 min

   What to look for: Pancakes are hot, golden, and served with softly set eggs.