BUCKWHEAT-CHEDDAR BLINI WITH SMOKED SALMON

BUCKWHEAT-CHEDDAR BLINI WITH SMOKED SALMON image

Yield 24 blini

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup buckwheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
2/3 cup skim milk
1 1/2 tablespoons snipped chives, plus more for garnish
2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded ( 1/2 cup)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 large egg whites
4 ounces sliced smoked salmon, cut into thin strips
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream

Steps:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk the buckwheat flour, baking powder and dry mustard. Whisk in the milk until smooth. Add the 1 1/2 tablespoons of chives and the cheddar and season the batter with salt and pepper. 2. In another bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until firm peaks form. Whisk one-fourth of the whites into the batter. Fold in the remaining whites. 3. Heat a griddle over moderate heat until very hot and spray with vegetable oil spray. Spoon 1-tablespoon mounds of batter onto the griddle and cook until bubbles form around the edges of the blini, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook the blini for about 30 seconds longer. 4. Transfer the blini to a platter and top with the smoked salmon and a dollop of sour cream. Garnish the blini with chives and serve right away.